Hibiscus - red cottonwood tree
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Australian native hibiscus tree with large rich maroon-green foliage and bright yellow (occasionally coral) flowers. Tolerates high wind, salt soil and poor drainage. These trees have a low broad crown, ideal for proviing shade. Give them space to shine and show off.
Flower image: Tatters via Flickr Cropped to size.
We can't ship this product to Western Australia for biosecurity reasons.
Hibiscus tiliaceus Rubra - red cottonwood, native hibiscus
DESCRIPTION: Hardy tropical tree with a broad low crown, large heart-shaped leaves and bright sunny yellow flowers. Rubra's leaves are deeply-coloured maroon and plum, especially when young.USE IN: Ideal for hedges, screening and feature planting.
LOCATION: Plant in a full sun - partly shaded position in the garden. Tolerates most soil types including clay and salt. Withstands exposed windy sites but requires moderate watering.
CARE: Mulch and water well, prune after flowering and fertilise in spring. To maintain a neat hedge, prune regularly or leave to grow naturally as a feature tree. Protect from heavy frost.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: Up to 5m H x 3.5m W. May be clipped to desired height if used as a hedge.
YOUR PLANTS: These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
We can't ship this product to Western Australia for biosecurity reasons.
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