{"product_id":"cairo-red-hibiscus-hibiscus-cairo-red","title":"Cairo Red Hibiscus - Hibiscus 'Cairo Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCairo Red Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cairo Red') is the classic tropical-garden hibiscus: vibrant red single flowers with rounded petals on a large, rounded bush of deep green leaves. It grows from about 1.5m up to 3m high, depending on climate and care, and about 2m wide, and it flowers from summer through winter. Its naturally rounded shape clips readily into a flowering hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant red, single blooms with rounded petals, simple and open, so bees can reach them easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm garden the flowers run from summer right through winter, a long season for a flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into a hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The naturally rounded habit responds well to clipping, so it forms a neat flowering hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 3m high and 2m wide it gives screening height and body, not just a few flowers at knee level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep green backdrop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green leaves set off the red and keep the bush looking full between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. With a mature width of about 2m the bushes overlap, and light clipping turns them into a continuous red screen of 2m to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a big block or along a long boundary, a drift of Cairo Red at the same 1.5m spacing gives a bold wall of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single bush room at the corner of a lawn or beside a tropical-style entry, with 2m of width to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cairo Red Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny, sheltered position in the warmer parts of Australia suits it best. It enjoys humidity but must be protected from frost and from strong wind and exposed sites. Growth is damaged below about 2°C and a hard frost can kill a plant, so in cooler gardens it is a candidate for a large pot that moves under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil rich in organic matter that never stays soggy. In a container, add a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially through the first summers and any dry spell. Fertilise after flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering in spring. For a hedge, clip lightly to keep the rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cairo Red Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A bush that can reach 3m starts as a small plant, and tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge. Expect it to take a few warm seasons to fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes and does not always have them. If the tube shows as sold out, the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hibiscus\"\u003eBrowse our hibiscus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hibiscus-care-guide\"\u003eHibiscus care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will Cairo Red grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom about 1.5m up to 3m, depending on climate and care. Warm, sheltered gardens with regular water produce the tallest bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it into a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its naturally rounded shape responds well to clipping. Plant 1.5m apart and clip lightly after flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Protect it from frost and strong wind. In cool areas grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790338359615,"sku":"HIB-HYB-CAIROR-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cairo-red-hibiscus-hibiscus-cairo-red.jpg?v=1792207759","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cairo-red-hibiscus-hibiscus-cairo-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}