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Tropical Hibiscus "Rocket's Red Glare": Patriotic Burst

By the "Rocket's Red Glare", this 2008 Black hybrid bursts with patriotic fervor—large, clear, bright red flowers that command the sky.

Patriotic Red

The single flowers are 6-7 inches across, a pure, vibrant, true red—no orange undertone, no blue cast. Just red. The petals are broad and slightly ruffled. The plant is a vigorous, upright shrub.

Plant Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar:Rocket's Red Glare
Hybridized by:Black
Registered/Introduced:2008

Star-Spangled Culture

"Rocket's Red Glare" is a magnificent specimen for large containers or as a focal point. Its pure red is rare and valuable. Full sun maintains the truest color. A proud, patriotic addition.

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