When should I plant Hibiscus?

Sow seed indoors 8–6 weeks before your last spring frost. Move seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Hibiscus?

Space Hibiscus about 36″ apart. It grows best in full sun.

Good companions for Hibiscus include Lavender, Scarlet Salvia.

Hibiscus is suited to USDA zones 5–11 and takes ~110 days (to first bloom).

Dinner-plate blooms in the heat of summer - dramatic, tropical-looking flowers that pollinators love.

Quick tip

Hardy types die back and return; tropical types need warmth - grow those in a pot to overwinter indoors in cold zones.

☀️ Full sun↔ 36″ apartZones 5–11⏳ ~110d

Start indoorsSow seed indoors 8–6 weeks before your last spring frost.
Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks after your last spring frost.

Botanical name

Hibiscus

Plant near

🌱 A big nectar draw - flank it with aromatic bloomers and let the pollinators find it.