Different Types of Hibiscus Flower: A Colorful Addition to Any Garden

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Hibiscus flowers are more commonly associated with summer but some varieties are also hardy. We present the most beautiful types of hibiscus.

Whether in the home, on the windowsill, balcony, terrace or outside in the open, the hibiscus (Hibiscus) is so incredibly diverse that there is a suitable species and variety for every location. Originally native to Southeast Asia, China and Polynesia, the hibiscus has long been an integral part of our garden landscape. We explore the great diversity of hibiscus and introduce you to the most beautiful hibiscus species and varieties.

Rose hibiscus varieties

The so-called rose hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) belongs to the heat-loving plants and is therefore not suitable for year-around cultivation outdoors and must be wintered indoors. This species is very popular as a potted plant or houseplant and has a very large species diversity.

• ‘Gator Magic’: this very rare hibiscus variety is characterised by pink double flowers with yellow edges. It blooms from April to November.
• ‘Donna Lynn’: this hibiscus variety blooms deep red inside, then purple and yellow around the outside.
• ‘Gwen Mary’: throughout the summer, this variety blooms with bright pink flowers. The flowers can have a diameter of up to 18 centimetres.
• ‘Chasing Rainbows’: this variety of hibiscus has particularly large flowers. It blooms in bright red and the flowers in the centre have a dark red wreath.
• ‘Dark Continent’: the particular flowers of this variety are brown outside and ruby inside and have a diameter of 18 centimetres. It loves sunlight and blooms from April to November.
• ‘Jolanda Gommer’: in a sunny location, this variety of hibiscus grows up to 30 centimetres tall. The flowers are large and captivate with a colour mixture of purple, orange and red.

• ‘Expect Miracles’: the name speaks for itself. The large, rich orange flowers are always beautiful.
• ‘Tsunami’: another rare variety. The flowers have a diameter of 16 centimetres and are brown and orange. A bright and sunny location is especially important for this variety.
• ‘Colouring Book’: as colourful as a colouring book, this variety lives up to its name. The flowers shine in yellow, orange, white or pink and have a diameter of 20 centimetres. Flowering time is from April to November.
• ‘Standing Ovation’: the flowers of this hibiscus variety vary between red-orange and yellow and can be 15 centimetres in diameter. It blooms throughout the spring and summer.
• ‘Hula Girl’: this hibiscus variety has large flowers that are a bright yellow. Towards the centre, the flowers turn red.
• ‘Voodoo Magic’: this very rare hibiscus variety owes its mystical name to its special looking flowers. These are brown and have an orange bud in the centre. These special flowers can be admired from April to November.
• ‘Tahitian Flaming Dragon’: in a sunny location, this variety blooms pink with white stripes. The flowers can have a diameter of up to 18 centimetres. You can enjoy the beautiful flowers from April to November.
• ‘Tahitian Lavender Mirage’: this rare variety captivates with lavender flowers measuring 25 centimetres in diameter. Flowering time is from April to November. The hibiscus prefers a south-facing window with plenty of sunlight.
• ‘Cosmic Dancer’: the flowers of this variety shine in a light to dark red and become lighter and lighter towards the outside until they are almost orange.

• ‘Eye of the Storm’: this variety captivates with special wavy flowers. Their colour varies from pale pink to lilac and intense pink.
• ‘Silver Charm’: the flowers of this variety of hibiscus are not silver, but white. They can have a diameter of 19 centimetres and bloom in a sunny location from April to November.
• ‘Fruitango’: between April and November, this rare variety fascinates with its pink double flowers with yellow edges.
• ‘Enchanted Lady’: although the flowers of this variety are yellow at the edges, they turn red towards the centre and at the very centre they are dark, almost black.
• ‘Early Morning’: this variety impresses with large pink flowers. It grows up to 50 centimetres tall and prefers a location in partial shade.
• ‘Heartbreak Hotel’: measuring 16 centimetres in diameter, the red mottled flowers of this variety are captivating. It prefers a sunny location and blooms from April to November.

Find out here how to grow rose hibiscus and other species of hibiscus in a pot.

Garden hibiscus varieties

The garden hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) is a very hardy species, which can also be overwintered outdoors. Thanks to its woody shoot formation, it is also suitable for cultivating from a stem. The diversity of the species is rather small.

• ‘White Chiffon’: this variety impresses with its pure white flowers. These are semi-double and have a diameter of 12 centimetres. Hibiscus can grow up to one and a half metres tall and blooms from summer to autumn.
• ‘Pinky Spot’: can grow up to one and a half metres tall. The flowers are red outside, white inside and bloom from June to August.
• ‘Purpureus Variegatus’: this rather rare cultivar captivates with its double, red to purple flowers and whitish green foliage. It blooms from July to September and grows two metres tall.
• ‘Russian Violet’: this variety charms with pink and dark purple flowers between July and September. In a location in the sun or partial shade, the plant can grow up to two metres tall.

• ‘Luna Red’: the flowers are red according to the name and grow up to 20 centimetres large. This variety of hibiscus loves a sunny, sheltered place and requires light winter protection.
• ‘Duc de Brabant’: this hibiscus variety with a French name is a broad-bush shrub that can grow up to three metres tall and one and a half metres wide. From July to October, this variety bears funnel-shaped flowers that are blue-red to dark red in colour.
• ‘Marina’: this variety of hibiscus grows up to two metres tall. The flowers are dark blue with a dark red centre.
• ‘Pink Giant’: as the name suggests, the flowers of this variety are very large and pink in colour. It is not very strong-growing and is very sensitive to frost, especially as a young plant.
• ‘Luna Pink Swirl’: the large flowers captivate in white-pink tones and grow up to 20 centimetres large. In the process, the plants constantly form new flowers throughout the summer. This variety loves a sunny, sheltered place and needs light winter protection.
• ‘Monstrosus’: this variety of hibiscus is not a monster, but beautiful. It blooms white and turns red towards the centre. The flowering period is from July to October.
• ‘Blue Bird’: the blue bird captivates with its large, blue flowers that do not mind rain and bloom very early in the year.
• ‘Speciosus’: the flowers of this variety are white double with a dark red centre. The plant can grow up to two metres tall.
• ‘Joan of Arc’: this variety can grow up to two metres tall. It blooms for a very long time, until November, and bears white, semi-double flowers. It prefers a partially shaded location and sheds its leaves in winter.
• ‘Coelestis’: this hibiscus variety can grow one to two metres tall. From July to September it blooms pale purple. A place in partial shade is ideal for this variety.

• ‘Blue Chiffon’: this relatively new variety blooms in summer and autumn with semi-double blue flowers. It is very hardy and can grow up to two metres tall.
• ‘Leopoldii’: the double flowers of this variety are soft pink and turn red towards the centre. The plant can grow up to two and a half metres tall and requires a sunny to semi-shady location.
• ‘Cheeky Point’: a rather rare hibiscus variety in which the white flowers are semi-double.
• ‘Red Heart’: this variety really has a red heart because the white flowers have a red dot in the centre. In a sunny to partially shaded location, it grows up to one and a half metres tall and blooms from July to October. In autumn it sheds all its foliage.
• ‘Lady Stanley’: captivates with pale pink double flowers that turn dark purple toward the centre.
• ‘Ardens’: this variety has a beautiful flower shape with particularly large flowers. These bloom in a delicate lilac and turn red towards the centre.
• ‘Hamabo’: growing up to one and a half metres tall, this hibiscus variety prefers a sunny to partial shade location. The large flowers are pink and bloom from July to September. ‘Hamabo’ sheds its leaves in winter.
• ‘Woodbridge’: between July and October, this variety will reward you with ruby red to purple flowers.

Garden hibiscus is very suitable for a privacy hedge. Detailed instructions on how to create a hibiscus hedge can be found here.

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FAQ

Which hibiscus flower is best?

1. Cook with it Even though all varieties of hibiscus may be edible, the best variety of hibiscus for edible flowers, leaves, and calyxes is Hibiscus sabdariffa. This plant is used to make a simple syrup for flavoring recipes. The taste is tart, something like a cranberry.

What is the most beautiful hibiscus flower?

• Rose hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis): this species is also called Chinese hibiscus or indoor hibiscus. …
• Tarden hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus): this species is hardy and grows very well in the open ground.

What type of hibiscus do you use for tea?

There are 679 species of hibiscus, but only one is used for tea, the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Other species of hibiscus might not taste as good, though a couple other species used for food are similarly described as sour. I’m not seeing any warnings about the flowers being poisonous, so it’s probably safe to try.

What kind of hibiscus comes back every year?

Perennial Hibiscus, commonly known as Rose Mallow

Perennial hibiscus are hardy perennials in zones 4-9. Their large stature and dinner plate sized blossoms make them the talk of the neighborhood from midsummer to early fall as they flaunt their tropical looking blossoms.

What are the different types of hibiscus plants?

Plants in this genus include annuals, perennials, shrubs, and even trees. Many hibiscus plants can grow well in containers or other compact spaces, though others are more suitable as tall hedge or border plants. Here are 44 types of hibiscus plants to consider for your garden, porch, or patio.

What is a hibiscus plant?

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth habit and colorful, cup-shaped flowers, which often have dark-colored centers and prominent stamens.

What color are hibiscus flowers?

‘Honeymoon Red’ hardy hibiscus plants have velvety red petals with golden yellow center disks. The striking contrast between these two colors makes this variety stand out among other types of hardy hibiscuses. ‘Cranberry Crush’ hardy hibiscus varieties produce deep pink petals with bright yellow center disks.

What is a double Hibiscus?

‘Double’ is an elegant plant with beautiful double delicate flowers. The Double hibiscus variety is unique because it can grow in almost any color. This hybrid can be a rich purple, happy pink, or ferocious red. It all depends on the seeds you get, and sometimes different colors will even grow on the same bush.

Are hibiscus flowers Hardy?

‘Berry Awesome’ hardy hibiscus plants are known for their bright pink blooms with delicate yellow centers. Their blooms measure 6-7 inches across, and their foliage has an attractive glossy green tone. These plants are also very disease resistant, making them easy to maintain throughout the growing season.

Is there a green hibiscus flower?

Several hundred different species of the genus Hibiscus exist, and thanks to the work of many dedicated hybridizers, stunning cultivars are available in a variety of vivid colors, from cool blue to vibrant red – and most in between. Except for green. I haven’t found a green hibiscus flower. Have you?