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Many faces of hibiscus. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Many faces of hibiscus

Hibiscus plants: schizopetalus - Coral Hibiscus, Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus, Double Red - Double Rose of Sharon, Apricot Brandy, El Capitolio Tequila Sunrise, El Capitolio Bloody Mary

Hibiscus plants: schizopetalus - Coral Hibiscus, Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus, Double Red - Double Rose of Sharon, Apricot Brandy, El Capitolio Tequila Sunrise, El Capitolio Bloody Mary

🌺 Many faces of hibiscus

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❓ What is your favorite Hibiscus plant?

🛒 Explore Hibiscus species and varieties

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Much more than fancy flowers: discover the many faces of hibiscus. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Much more than fancy flowers: discover the many faces of hibiscus

Hibiscus varieties

🌺 Much more than fancy flowers: discover the many faces of hibiscus
  • 🌺 When people think of hibiscus, they usually picture the "fancy hibiscus" - those dazzling hybrids of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis with wild color blends and exotic shapes. These varieties, often grown in pots or as showy houseplants, are famous for their tropical flair. But while they steal attention, there's far more to the hibiscus world than the exotic hybrids alone.
  • 🌺 The fancy hibiscus types can be a bit demanding: they prefer full sun but dislike extremes, need consistent feeding with liquid fertilizer and microelements, and require close watch for pests like mealybugs. Growing them in containers makes it easier to manage water, soil, and weather. With the right care, they’ll reward you with spectacular blooms, though not every variety flowers year-round.
  • 🌺 Beyond the showy hybrids lies a whole family of hibiscus species that deserve just as much admiration - if not more. These include tough, easy-growing, and even edible types that thrive in the landscape with minimal care. Many are cold-hardy, pest-resistant, and bloom for months. Some are used for teas and salads, adding both flavor and color to your kitchen.
  • 🌺 This season, several flowering standouts worth discovering include:



❓ What is your favorite Hibiscus plant?

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You won't believe this red orchid tree exists! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

You wont believe this red orchid tree exists!

Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Orchid tree

☄️ You won’t believe this red orchid tree exists!
  • 💥 Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Pride of De Kaap or Nasturtium Orchid tree - has the most unusual color for Bauhinias. It went bold with bright scarlet flowers that look like little flames!
  • 💥 Native to South Africa, it’s a woody shrub you can shape into a small tree about 6-10 feet tall.
  • 💥 It blooms almost year-round, covering itself with clusters of fiery red blooms that butterflies can't resist. The flowers resembling those of nasturtiums, coming in clusters.
  • 💥 As all orchid trees, it has deep green, bilobed leaves are resembling butterfly wings. Tough, sun-loving, and low-maintenance - this beauty brings a touch of Africa right into your garden.


🛒 Plant beautiful Pride of De Kaap

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• Why red flowers are so attractive?

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The solution to eliminate weeds finally found! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The solution to eliminate weeds finally found!

🌞 The solution to eliminate weeds finally found!

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  • 🟡 Senna (Cassia) alata – Empress Candle, Candelabra Plant - grows fast and stays in bloom from Summer through Fall, for many months. It covers your garden with lush, vibrant greenery and sunny, candle-like flowers.

  • 🟡 This garden wonder lights up your space with golden, candle-like flowers, while its huge leaves provide cool shade and keep weeds at bay! Weeds 🌱 just don't have a chance to grow under its canopy!

  • 🟡 In just one or two seasons, it can grow up to 10 feet wide and 6-8 feet tall, creating a natural masterpiece of beauty.

  • 🟡 Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees flock to its bright yellow flowers, which are followed by intriguing, rattling seed pods 🐝

  • 🟡 The Empress Candle isn't just a plant - it's a stunning, must-have addition that transforms any garden into a living work of art.


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🛒 Plant sunny Empress Candle and say goodbye to weeds

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