Tropical Hibiscus 'Matador': Black's 2009 Bullfighter

Overview

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Matador' is a tropical hibiscus hybridized by Black and registered in 2009. The name conjures the bold, dramatic figure of a bullfighter.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Malvaceae
• Genus: Hibiscus
• Species: rosa-sinensis
• Cultivar: Matador
• Hybridizer: Black
• Registration Year: 2009

Dramatic Presence

This cultivar likely has large, bold flowers in intense red or red-orange, perhaps with a cape-like ruffle. The flowers command attention like a matador's cape. Black's 2009 hybrids show refined drama.

Center Stage

Plant as a solo specimen where it can take center stage. The intense color demands attention. Standard tropical care.