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Tropical Hibiscus 'Born To Be Wild': Untamed Color Energy

Unleash wild color with 'Born To Be Wild', a tropical hibiscus that bursts with untamed energy. This 2004 hybrid by Black features explosive, multicolored blooms that seem to vibrate with intensity.

Wild Color Explosion

Each flower is a chaotic, beautiful mix of hot pink, orange, yellow, and red, with heavy ruffling and serrated petal edges. No two blooms are identical. The colors are saturated and neon-bright. The plant is a vigorous, sprawling shrub that produces flowers non-stop in warm weather.

Plant Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:Born To Be Wild
Hybridized by:Black
Registered/Introduced:2004

Culture

Give this wild child plenty of room, sun, and food. It responds well to hard pruning to keep it in bounds. The intense colors are a magnet for pollinators. A fantastic choice for a tropical-themed garden bed or large pot where its energy can be contained.

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