Hollywood Hibiscus First Lady Tropical Hibiscus

First Lady™ is a tropical Hibiscus rosa-sinensis with a compact, rounded habit and abundant pink flowers. In seasonal landscapes it brings color from spring until frost, while warm conditions can extend flowering much longer. ## Garden placement Plant First Lady™ in full sun, allowing at least six hours of direct light each day. It is listed at about 4 ft tall and 5 ft wide, with 4–5 ft between plants, so give it room to form a broad, well-mounded shrub. In warm regions it can make a colorful landscape annual; a roomy container also suits patios and poolside displays. The selection is known for plentiful buds and flowers. [J. Berry Nursery](https://www.jberrynursery.com/portfolio/hollywood-hibiscus-first-lady) ## Seasonal interest The single pink flowers are about 5.5 in across and arrive in succession, creating a long display; an individual bloom lasts about two days. Flowering can continue from spring until frost outdoors, and the plant can bloom through the year in warm conditions. It also keeps producing flowers during hot weather, an especially useful trait in sunny gardens. [Plant patent PP35735](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP35735) ## Maintenance Keep the soil moist while the plant establishes. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release balanced or low-phosphorus fertilizer, and keep mulch around the base through the year. Prune as needed to maintain the shape. This tropical hibiscus is sensitive to freezing temperatures, so use it as a seasonal annual where winters are cold or move containers to a frost-protected place before temperatures approach freezing.