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China rose (Hibiscus kokio saintjohnianus)

Description

A Hawaiian native shrub that grows to 6'. Best in the full sun with good drainage. Similar, perhaps a somewhat narrower form, than its species type. Its slightly smaller, orange flowers make this form very distinctive. Grows with an upright arching habit.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Malvales

            • Family: Malvaceae

              • Genus: Hibiscus