Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Australia
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Verbena
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
verbena
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Eisenkraut
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
verveine
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Verbena
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
verbena
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
werbena
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.