A useful and decorative tall shrub to 2 metres tall, with large showy and lightly fragrant lemon yellow flowers with dark red centres. It is compact, and can be pruned after flowering to further encourage a more dense habit. Great for screening and informal hedging, coastal gardens. Flower petals are edible and can be used for jam, syrup and cordial. Can be grown in all states, and has the advantage of being tolerant of light frost and drought. Can have occasional spikiness to stems.
Hibiscus hybrid ‘Citrus Mist’
Family : Malvaceae
Cultivar Name: Citrus Mist
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 1.5
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn, All year
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Edible
Scientific Name: Hibiscus
Common Name : Hibiscus
Height : 2.5
Flower Color : Yellow, Pink, Purple
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies