Product Review
Product Information:
Common Name: Tropical Hibiscus Aussie Queen
Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa seninsis
Mature Size: 3 to 4 feet
Flower Color: Red Flower Variegated Foliage
Bloom Form: Classic Hibiscus Single
Fragrance: None
Recommended USDA Zone: 9, 10, 11
Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining
Soil PH: Acidic
Watering: Moderate
Special Features: Colorful foliage
Suggested Uses: Hedge, mass plant, mixed perennials, accent, potted
House Plant Adaptive: Yes, with supplemental lighting
Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
Extended Long Term Warranty: None
Country of origin: USA Aussie Queen is a lesser known and somewhat rare Tropical Hibiscus cultivar. It is one of a trio with variegated foliage and red flowers.
Aussie Queen has a full bushy growth habit, but grows more slowly and has a more draping habit than the other two types.
The bright red classic hibiscus flowers are beautiful, the unusual green, pink and white variegation of the leaves adds great texture and interest even when it not in flower, It is well suited for permanent potted culture.
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, or Tropical Hibiscus, is a large species of flowering, tropical shrub native to Asia and the South Pacific. There are thousands of variations of flower forms and colors available today. Some are hybrids with complex, fancy flowers that require extra care and vigilant attention, but there are also many that are tough, resilient flowering shrubs that need only the bare basics to thrive and bring an explosion of color to a tropical or sub-tropical garden.
- Aussie Queen is a select cultivar of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cooperii. It is a lesser-known and uncommon variety that produces single, solid red flowers, but its primary standout feature is the highly variegated white, pink, red, and green leaves, which bring year-round interest and texture. The contrasting pop of red flowers is a bonus. Aussie Queen grows smaller and slower than Cooperii and has a more dramatic weeping habit.
- Care: When plants are mature and ready to be set out, plant in fertile, well-draining, acidic soil; water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, feed a good-quality, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in the Spring. Prune lightly and often after flowering. Protect from frost and freezing.
- Indoor Growing: Tropical Hibiscus do not adapt easily to indoor growing environments due to their specific needs for light, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Successful indoor cultivation will require significant modifications to an average growing space.
- Climate: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are tropical plants recommended for outdoor growing within USDA Growing Zones 9, 10, 11. Cold protection is recommended in all Zones for optimum appearance, earliest flowering, and overall plant health.
