Tropical Hibiscus 'Chocolate High' – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Overview

'Chocolate High' is a unique tropical hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) prized for its unusual flower color—a rich, chocolate-brown to deep bronze hue, rare in the hibiscus world.

Botanical Profile

Flower & Plant

Flowers are 5–7 inches wide, single, a distinctive chocolate-brown with a darker center. The color is most intense in warm weather. Foliage is glossy green. Plant forms a bushy evergreen shrub 4–6 feet tall.

Cultivation

• Zones: 10–11; container elsewhere.
• Light: Full sun to light shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic, rich.
• Water: Even moisture.
• Pruning: Light shaping.

Uses

A collector's item for its unique color. Stunning in combination with orange, yellow, or cream flowers. Great conversation piece.