Hibiscus: ( Dinner plate )

Family:    Malvaceae       

Botanical Name:    Hibiscus coccineus ( hī -bis´kus   kok-sin´ē -us )

Soil:    Hummus, well-drained.

PH level:    8.0    

Flower:    ?        Photo
      
Color:    Pink 

Height:    3'

Spread:     2'

Pests:    Rust, fungal leaf spots, bacterial blight, Verticillium wilt, white flies, aphids, mealy bugs, scale insects, mites, & Japanese beetles.

Light:    Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:    Keep moist.

Propagation:    Sow seed or divide in spring.

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