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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'
BRILLIANT HIBISCUS
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
'Brilliant'
General Notes
Utility friendly tree. Needs partial shade in hot, inland areas. Has fragrant flower.
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- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant' - Malvaceae
- Synonyms:
Common Names: Brilliant Hibiscus, San Diego Red - Habit: Compact and Erect or Spreading
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Rounded or Vase
- Sunset Zones: 9, 12 - 13, 15 - 16 and 19 - 24
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist Soil
- Soil Type: Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
- Salinity Tolerance: Moderate Inland
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in South Coast
- Height: 20 feet
- Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen, Espalier
- Longevity: Less than 50 years
- Leaves: Oval Glossy Dark Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Red. Flowers in Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Brown Capsule, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall.
- Bark: Light Green or Light Gray, Smooth
- Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Aphids, Chlorosis, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora, Root Rot and Sooty Mold
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: None Known
- Fire Resistance: Favorable
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