HIBISCUS TILIACEUS ARBUSTO

Botanical Name: Hibiscus tiliaceus
Common Names: Sea Hibiscus, Coastal Hibiscus, Cottonwood Hibiscus
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and saline substrates
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Broad, heart-shaped green to bronze leaves with a dense, tropical look
Flowers: Bright yellow blooms with maroon centers that age to orange or red; blooms intermittently throughout the warm season
Growth Rate: Fast

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Hibiscus tiliaceus is appreciated for its lush, tropical foliage and changing flower color, adding rich texture and visual interest to coastal, tropical, and subtropical gardens.

Coastal and Mediterranean Gardens:
Naturally salt-tolerant, it thrives in seaside locations, patios, and exposed gardens with mild climates.

Flowering Shrub or Screen:
Its dense branching and fast growth make it ideal for informal hedges, windbreaks, or privacy screens.

Benefits:

Salt and Wind Tolerant: Excellent for coastal conditions and exposed sites; handles salt spray and strong breezes.

Fast Growing: Provides quick coverage and greenery; ideal for establishing structure in new gardens.

Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies with its colorful, nectar-rich blooms.

Tropical Appeal: Large leaves and bold flowers give an exotic, leafy character year-round.

Low Maintenance: Adapts easily to various soil types and needs little pruning once shaped.

Hibiscus tiliaceus (shrub form) is a vigorous, showy plant that brings lush foliage, tropical color, and resilience to warm-climate landscapes. Perfect for coastal or Mediterranean gardens, it combines ornamental charm with practicality in sustainable, low-care designs.