Cottonwood Hibiscus
Cottonwood Hibiscus
Hibiscus tillaceus
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Expected Height Range: |
4 m - 10 m |
Spread Range: | 2 m - 4 m |
Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
Common uses: | Attractive foliage, Coastal garden, Container growing, Courtyard garden, Flower garden, Low maintenance garden, Privacy screening, Supports wildlife, Wow! factor, and Textural interest |
Flower Season/s: | Summer and Spring |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
Naturally found in coastal regions and tropical forests of the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. | |
Leaf information: | Large, heart-shaped leaves that are green and can sometimes have a slightly reddish tint |
Preferred Soil: | Prefers well-drained soils. Tolerates a range of moisture levels but does not thrive in waterlogged conditions |
Loved for its large, heart-shaped leaves and striking yellow flowers with a red centre, which add a tropical touch to any garden. This hardy and versatile plant is low maintenance and a great option for many garden situations. Perfect as a windbreak, shade plant or privacy screen and in coastal areas as it can bear the full brunt of salt and exposure making it an excellent choice for a coastal garden. It can also be grown in poorly draining soils and with bore water and supports local wildlife.
Care Considerations: | Moderate watering needs, drought tolerant once established. Apply organic mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. While not required you can lightly feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season. Minimal pruning required, mostly to trim, shape however will tolerate heavy pruning if you want to control the size. |
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