Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus)

Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) green plant with pink flower bud close up
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) pink flower bud tucked inside inflated green and red veined pods

Botanical name: Hibiscus trionum

Common names: Bladder Hibiscus, Bladder Ketmia, Flower-of-the-hour, Modesty, Venice Mallow

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Eastern Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: White and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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The bushy plants bear lovely silvery-yellow flowers, each with a chocolate-purple centre. Hibiscus trionum is generally grown as an annual, flowering and setting seed within one season. In frost free areas they can be grown as perennials.

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Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) green inflated fruit close up with tiny red insect on surface
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) shows inflated green fruit with fine hairs and small red insect
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with dark center and green seed pods close up
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with a deep purple center next to green seed pods.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with a deep purple center, close up view.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with a dark center and yellow pollen detail.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with a dark purple center, close up shot.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) showing white petals with a dark purple center and yellow stamens.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with a deep purple center, close up shot.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) white flower with a central purple eye and orange pollen dusted stamens.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) pale yellow flower close up with a dark center
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) showing a pale yellow flower with a dark center and sepals.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) pale yellow flower close up with a dark center.
Hibiscus trionum (Bladder Hibiscus) pale yellow flower with deep purple throat and golden stamens.


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