Texas Star Hibiscus - White
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Hibiscus coccineus
Hibiscus coccineus is a robust, upright, woody-based perennial growing from 3 to 6 feet tall. It boasts stunning, red, hollyhock-like flowers with five petals about 3 to 5 inches wide. These flowers bloom in the upper leaf axils of the plant during an extended period from mid-summer to early autumn. The White Texas Star is a pure white variant of this plant. The white flowers are striking and draw pollinators such as hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
The plant produces giant, snow-white, 6-inch pinwheel flowers throughout the summer and often on sturdy stems with finely cut, rich green foliage in the fall. Each flower features a prominent and showy center staminal column. Its hemp-like, palmately compound, deep green leaves are approximately 5 to 6 inches wide. Swamp hibiscus is another name for this plant because it originates from marshes and swamps in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
The plant grows best on medium to wet soil, in full sun to partial shade. It thrives in full sun or light shade; however, if it receives too much shade, it may become leggy and produce fewer flowers. It can tolerate summer heat and humidity, but the soil should be moist throughout the growing season. Once it is well-established in the garden, this plant is somewhat drought-resistant.
Height: 6'-8'
Spread: 3'-5'
Bloom: June-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas, Southeastern U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
