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Tropical Hibiscus 'Lemon Chiffon' – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Overview

'Lemon Chiffon' is a tropical hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) hybridized by Asato. It features light, airy lemon-yellow flowers with a chiffon-like texture.

Botanical Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:Lemon Chiffon
Hybridized by:Asato

Flower Description

Flowers are 6–8 inches wide, single to semi-double, a soft lemon yellow, often with a small red eye, petals slightly ruffled. 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: Consistent moisture.
  • Fertilizer: Regular feeding.

Uses

Adds a light, refreshing citrus note to tropical gardens, containers, or pastel borders.

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