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Sleeping Hibiscus

from $10.00

Malvaviscus penduliflorus

Sleeping Hibiscus is a Florida-friendly upright shrub in the hibiscus family that can reach up to 10ft tall and wide. This drought-tolerant plant produces distinctive bright red flowers that never fully open, blooming continuously from early summer until the first frost. This low-maintenance shrub prefers light shade in tropical areas and full sun with afternoon shade in northern regions, making it an excellent choice for adding late-season color to Florida landscapes. With the constant blooms, sleeping hibiscus is a great plant for butterflies and hummingbirds!

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Malvaviscus penduliflorus

Sleeping Hibiscus is a Florida-friendly upright shrub in the hibiscus family that can reach up to 10ft tall and wide. This drought-tolerant plant produces distinctive bright red flowers that never fully open, blooming continuously from early summer until the first frost. This low-maintenance shrub prefers light shade in tropical areas and full sun with afternoon shade in northern regions, making it an excellent choice for adding late-season color to Florida landscapes. With the constant blooms, sleeping hibiscus is a great plant for butterflies and hummingbirds!

Malvaviscus penduliflorus

  • Non-native, Florida-friendly, flowering shrub 10ft but prunable

  • Dry to moist well-draining soils, drought-tolerant once established, adaptable to different conditions

  • Full sun to light shade

  • Red or pink flowers year-round that are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds

  • Edible young leaves, flowers, and fruit