Hibiscus 'Rosa-Sinensis' Piper betle During summer the plants will

During summer the plants will often have clusters of dark red star-like flowers that are heavily scented and produce a sugary nectar

Rich red-magenta bracts smother dark green foliage on a compact

Due to their origin

An under-rated and under-used plant in NZ

It is really such a lack of colour that one would think it would not grow and thrive – but it does

Hibiscus 'Rosa-Sinensis' Piper betle During summer the plants willAlso known as Chinese Hibiscus or Chinese Rose, Hibiscus rosa sinensis are tropical cultivars that vary in colour from white through to red. They are tropical evergreen shrubs that grow well in full sun and partial shade. Requires fertile, moist, free draining soils. Protect from frosts Grows to about 2. 5m x 1. 5m.