Lemon-yellow petals with bold red and burgundy centers make Rico Suave™ a total show-off—in the best way possible! These big, satellite dish-shaped blooms put on a nonstop performance all season long, turning heads and luring in hummingbirds like a floral bullseye.
Perfect for containers or garden beds, this tropical hibiscus is all about bold color with minimal fuss. In colder climates, simply bring it indoors for the winter—just find a bright, cool spot and go easy on the watering. It may drop a few leaves and take a break from blooming, but don’t worry—once it’s back in the sun, Rico Suave™ returns to form, lush and loaded with flowers. It's your ticket to a tropical getaway, no passport required!
- 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 9-11, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 4+ feet apart for best results
- Produces lemon yellow flowers with bright red-burgundy centers starting in spring until fall
- Maintains green foliage spring to frost
- Great for containers, borders, focal point and landscapes
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Heat tolerant, long blooming
Care: For best flowering, especially in areas where you are growing Hollywood Hibiscus as a patio plant, fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer. “Bloom booster” and any fertilizers that contain high amounts of phosphorous (P, the middle number) should be avoided. Excess phosphorous is harmful to tropical hibiscus, and will result in yellowing leaves and stunted, unattractive growth. Prune in late winter/early spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
Please Note: Due to state restrictions, this product cannot be shipped to CA.
