Tropical Hibiscus 'Red Hot': Intense Unknown Hybrid

Overview

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot' is a tropical hibiscus cultivar with a descriptive name promising intense red heat. The hybridizer is unknown.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Malvaceae
• Genus: Hibiscus
• Species: rosa-sinensis
• Cultivar: Red Hot
• Hybridizer: Unknown

Flower Power

Expect large, 5–6 inch flowers in a blazing, saturated red—perhaps the reddest of reds. The petals may have a slight ruffle or be smooth. The shrub is vigorous and free-flowering in tropical conditions.

Culture

Full sun, heat, moisture, fertilizer. Container culture for non-tropical zones. The intense color makes a bold statement. Pair with white or silver for maximum contrast.