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Identification help please

15 years ago

this is a photo of a hibiscus I started from seed early this spring. It finally bloomed, but I have no idea what type of hibiscus it is. Any ideas? Thanks.

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The plant is almost 6 feet tall now and has very few blooms. The blooms never open more than what you see. All blooms have been vibrant red. With cooler weather around the corner I'm wondering how to care for this hibiscus. It's in a pot so I can bring it to a place where it won't freeze. Any help is appreciated.

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Comments (3)

gansn
15 years ago
The blooms never open? Strange.

Are the leaves glossy? Tropicals tend to have more glossy leaves than hardy hibiscus. can you post a picture of the leaves? It's really hard to tell from just a closed blossom.

Glenda
kizzyseeds
15 years ago
That is Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii aka Turk's Cap Hibiscus or Sleepy Hibiscus.
Sharon
tsmith2579
15 years ago
There is also a pink and a white version of this.

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