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Tropical Hibiscus 'Fantasia' – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Overview

'Fantasia' (also known as 'Dainty Pink' or 'Pink La France') is a tropical hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) with delicate, fantasy-like pink flowers.

Botanical Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:Fantasia
Additional cultivar information:(aka Dainty Pink, Pink La France)

Description

Flowers are 5–7 inches wide, single to semi-double, soft pink with a deeper pink center, ruffled petals. The plant is a graceful evergreen shrub 4–5 feet tall.

Cultivation

  • Zones: 10–11; container elsewhere.
  • Light: Full sun to part shade.
  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
  • Water: Keep moist.
  • Pruning: Light shaping.

Uses

Ideal for soft, romantic tropical gardens, containers, or as a specimen for its dainty charm.

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