Hollywood Hibiscus® First to Arrive™ tropical hibiscus lives up to its name, blooming earlier than others to bring bold, tropical color to your space right from the start of the season. Each striking, solid red flower is accented by a burst of bright yellow anthers at the center, creating eye-catching contrast and undeniable drama. With long-lasting blooms and continuous flowering, this variety delivers vibrant color with minimal effort—perfect for making a statement in containers, patios, or sunny landscapes.

• 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 3-4 feet apart for best results
• Produces red flowers during planting to frost
• Maintains green foliage spring to fall
• Blooms on new wood
• Great for containers, patio planters, mixed borders, centerpieces, landscapes, focal points
• Attracts hummingbirds and resists deer
• Heat tolerant, long blooming
• Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

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 $175
• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
• Quart shrubs are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment
• 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment

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Please Note: Due to state restrictions, this product cannot be shipped to CA.