Pink Hibiscus

Pink Hibiscus is a pink-flowered tropical Chinese hibiscus with glossy leaves and large, funnel-shaped blooms. This frost-sensitive evergreen is best grown in a warm garden or in a container that can be moved to shelter. ## Planting and Display Choose full sun or partial shade and rich, moist soil with good drainage. Tropical hibiscus cultivars vary in stature and flower form; allow room for the plant to branch and keep its roots evenly moist. The warm-climate species profile lists USDA Zones 9–11. ## Seasonal Display The flowers are showy and may be single or double; individual blossoms are brief, while new flowers appear seasonally in warm conditions. Use the shrub as a container specimen, hedge, or screen where the climate allows it to remain outdoors. The names Chinese hibiscus, tropical hibiscus, and Hawaiian hibiscus refer to this species. [North Carolina Extension’s Chinese hibiscus profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-rosa-sinensis/common-name/chinese-hibiscus/) and [Smithsonian Gardens’ care sheet](https://gardens.si.edu/learn/educational-resources/plant-care-sheets/care-of-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis/) ## Maintenance Water regularly to keep the root zone moist while avoiding poor drainage. Protect the plant from cold and frost; Smithsonian Gardens notes that tropical hibiscus can be damaged below 35°F. Prune in early spring to encourage a compact shape, since flowers form on new growth.