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Image of the gorgeous bird and butterfly attractant,
Hibiscus Schizopetalus plant
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Hibiscus Schizopetalus
(Chinese Lantern, Japanese Lantern, Japanese Hibiscus, Skeleton
Hibiscus, Coral Hibiscus, Waltzing Ladies, Fringed Rosemallow) |
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Tropical east Africa
Light: Full sun/part shade
Height: 2-4'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Dangling, red with deeply-lobed petals
Foliage: Decidrous, green, glossy
Soil: Well-drained, peat moss, composted
Water: Regular
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Uses: Bedding, container
Caution: Spider mites, aphids, Japanese beetles
Comments: Hibiscus Schizopetalus or Chinese Lantern or Japanese
Lantern or Japanese Hibiscus or Skeleton Hibiscus or Coral
Hibiscus or Waltzing Ladies or Fringed Rosemallow is a gorgeous tropical
perennial shrub. It has a fast growth rate. This plant attracts birds, bees
and butterflies. Chinese Lantern is a host plant for the Painted Lady
and Skippers butterflies.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10 |
