Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Beach Hibiscus. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in October 2014.

Description

Medium sized, shrubby tree to 30-40ft, but often growing in spreading canopies 10-20ft high. The flowers bloom yellow and within 24 hours change to a final color of orange before wilting. In tropical climates, the trees may bloom year-round.

Hardiness

Hardy to the 30's.

Growing Environment

The beach hibiscus naturally grows along river banks and lake fronts, so it tolerates flooding and wet soil very well. It will also grow in poor soils.

Propagation

By seeds, suckers, cuttings.

Uses

Planted as an ornamental, particularly in wet areas and along fresh water bodies. The young leaves are edible and various parts of the plant have historically been used for medicinal purposes.

Native Range

Native to southeast Asia and the South Pacific.

Related Species

Malvaceae
	Adansonia digitata Baobab		Alyogyne huegelii Blue Hibiscus
	Ansiodontea x hypomandarum Cape Mallow		Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Mexican Hand Tree
	Cola acuminata Cola Nut		Herrania imbricata Monkey Cacao
	Hibiscus palustris Swamp Rose Mallow		Hibiscus sabdariffa Roselle
	Hibiscus taiwanensis Cream Hibiscus		Hibiscus tiliaceus Beach Hibiscus
	Theobroma bicolor Mocambo		Theobroma cacao Cacao
	Theobroma grandiflorum Cupuassu		Theobroma speciosum Cacaui
	Theobroma subincanum Cupui