Tropical Hibiscus 'Apricot' – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Overview

'Apricot' is a tropical hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) with soft, apricot-colored flowers that bring a warm, fruity glow to the garden.

Botanical Profile

Flower Description

Flowers are 6–8 inches wide, single, a delicate apricot-orange with a slightly deeper center. The color is soft and luminous. Plant is a graceful evergreen shrub 5–6 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

Beautiful in pastel-themed tropical gardens, containers, or mixed borders with blue and purple companions.