Norfolk Island Hibiscus
Will it grow where I live?
Norfolk Island Hibiscus is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 10): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free.
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Profile
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 12 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 50 years
- First yield
- after 5 years
- Hardiness
- zone 10–11
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 7
Growing
Lagunaria patersonii prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established and adapts well to coastal conditions. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove crossing branches; wear gloves when handling seed pods due to irritating hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Norfolk Island Hibiscus: how big does it get?
Norfolk Island Hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonii) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 12 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is medium.
Norfolk Island Hibiscus: what site does it need?
Norfolk Island Hibiscus tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.
Norfolk Island Hibiscus: is it hardy?
Norfolk Island Hibiscus is listed as hardy in zone 10–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Norfolk Island Hibiscus: will it grow in Central Europe?
Norfolk Island Hibiscus is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 10): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free.
Norfolk Island Hibiscus: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Norfolk Island Hibiscus are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
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