The Red Hibiscus or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a shrub known for its brilliant red hue and five petals. Common throughout the tropics and subtropics and native to East Asia, it is an ornamental flower that is popular in areas such as India, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, and China. It goes by many names, such as China rose, shoeblack plant, and rose mallow, and is a popular flower that adorns many gardens. People even developed a lot of uses for it. As a result, the shrub has a lot of significance to the point that it’s the national flower of Malaysia.
Red Hibiscus In Your Garden
The shrub makes a fantastic addition to any garden. Its brilliant red hue adds a tropical and exotic allure and is sure to make a striking impression on those who see it. The shrub can also grow as much as 16 feet tall on trees and shrubs and is a hit with hummingbirds due to its bright red color, which attracts them.
Where To Plant Red Hibiscus
Red Hibiscus is a hardy and durable flower that can be grown outside tropical climates as long as special care is taken. As a tropical flower, the shrub grows best in areas with lots of direct sunlight and well-drained soils, but it can be grown both outdoors and indoors. Being a warm weather plant, the shrub needs temperatures to be consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit to be grown outdoors. Otherwise, it has to be taken indoors for colder climates.
The Significance Of Red Hibiscus
Beyond Red Hibiscus's beautiful color and decorative design, the shrub is a flower abundant with meaning and symbolism. The family has common symbolic meanings throughout cultures, with the color adding even more significance. The exact definition of the plant will differ depending on the culture and color, but it has been commonly associated with femininity, beauty, and glory. The shrub is regarded as a feminine flower in North America, so it was widely considered a symbol of the perfect wife or woman. Receiving one in Victorian times meant that the giver acknowledges your beauty. In China, the shrub has a multitude of meanings relating to fame, wealth, and glory. As red is the color of love and passion, the shrub symbolizes love, passion, and romance and is an excellent way to demonstrate your love and passion for your partner.