ABOUT THIS FLOWERING PLANT Tricolor Hibiscus Shrub (tiliaceus mahoe) – STUNNING, Grown as an ornamental throughout the tropics Mahoe Tricolor makes a wonderful, bushy indoor container plant. Capable of reaching 15 feet or more, Tiliaceus is easily trimmed to keep well groomed. The flowers are large and showy, but usually only last for a day, starting out yellow in the daytime and turn deep red by evening. These are very healthy plants with well established root systems. The growth rate of Tricolor Hibiscus will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress. QUICK SPECS OUTDOOR Zone 10-11 PATIO Zone 4a-11 SOIL TYPE Rich Moist % SUN 80-100% POT SIZE 2x2x7″ Deep INCLUDES One Plant FLOWERING PLANT CARE Tricolor Hibiscuss are easy to grow, flowering plants that produce lightly scented, blooms throughout the summer. Tricolor Hibiscus will grow happily and flower in a pot or in-ground. They add a tropical accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized Tricolor Hibiscus can be relocated indoors for the winter months. When you receive your new Tricolor Hibiscus, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it to a shady location, simply keep moist. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new Tricolor Hibiscus. CONTAINER SIZE All Tricolor Hibiscus grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Plants need enough room for growth, generally a 6″ to a 12″ round container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your Tricolor Hibiscus will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot. SOIL Tricolor Hibiscus enjoy a well drained, general potting mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils. FERTILIZER To help establish your new Tricolor Hibiscus, fertilize sparingly a few inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust. GROW ZONE & LIGHT Best outdoors if grown in zone 10-11, find your zone here. This Tricolor Hibiscus requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Tricolor Hibiscus should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter. BEFORE YOU PLANT OUTDOORS At the nursery these Tricolor Hibiscus are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant this Tricolor Hibiscus in a brightly lit area you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting. WHAT IS THE SHIPPING SIZE All Tricolor Hibiscus for sale will vary in size. In the spring, plants are often smaller than plants shipped in the fall. Plants designated with a sku ending in -4, -6 or -8 will arrive in a standard 4 inch, 6 inch or 8 inch round growers pot respectively. Our new, reusable, recyclable deep plugs are 7 or 9 inches deep and 2 or 2.5 inches in width. Products growing in these pots are easy to transplant and allow for deeper roots and faster growth, they are designated with a sku ending in -7 or -9. (Note: The item sku number can be found just below the buy button.) The color and style of these pots may vary. If we are out of a particular size item, we may ship a larger size at no additional charge. For more information, click the “best packaging” link at the bottom of this page. Note: Before leaving, Tricolor Hibiscus are inspected, watered, and pruned. Larger plants, generally those that ship in 8″ pots, will be topped to 36″ or 48″ overall, depending on the variety, if necessary, to facilitate shipping. Your new plants’ pot is then bagged to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Plants are tissue or kraft paper wrapped and generally secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts. You may want to order your Tricolor Hibiscus Shrub (tiliaceus mahoe) online now while they are in stock, supplies are limited. Zone.10a Zone.10b Zone.11a Zone.11b
