{"product_id":"enid-lewis-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-enid-lewis","title":"Enid Lewis Hibiscus - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Enid Lewis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnid Lewis Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus rosa-sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Enid Lewis') is a compact subtropical evergreen hibiscus that stays around 70cm to 80cm high and 50cm to 60cm wide, yet carries loose, open double pink flowers about 12cm to 15cm across. It blooms through the warmer months and is one of the neatest hibiscus for tight spaces. Think of it as the hibiscus for dwarf hedges and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall plant, big flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Double flowers 12cm to 15cm across sit on a bush under 80cm tall, which makes every flower count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePastel pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, sun-washed pastel pink with a relaxed, informal look that suits cottage and courtyard gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits tight spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm to 60cm wide it slots into narrow beds, pots and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy going.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms through the warmer months with little effort, as long as it is kept fed and watered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small size suits pots and containers, inside in a bright spot or outside on a sunny patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row for a knee-high hedge. At that spacing the 50cm to 60cm bushes touch and form a continuous band of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e One bush in a large pot gives a full display on a sunny balcony or patio, and the pot can come inside on cold nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront of the border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as an accent where taller hibiscus would block the view, beside a path or at the base of a deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Enid Lewis Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny spot with shelter in the warmer parts of the country. It enjoys humidity, so shelter it from strong winds and exposed sites, and protect it from frost. In colder gardens, keep it in a pot so it can come under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use free draining soil rich in organic matter that does not stay wet. For pots, add peat moss or humus to the potting mix when you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and keep the feeding up through the warm months: Enid blooms best when fed and hydrated. Fertilise after flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after the spring flowering to keep the bush neat. As a small plant, it needs little more than a tidy-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Enid Lewis Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because it stays small, a tube fills its space sooner than a tall hibiscus would. Plant out or pot on in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grower does not always have tubes ready. When the tube here reads as sold out, the notify button emails you the day it is available again.\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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does Enid Lewis grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 70cm to 80cm high and 50cm to 60cm wide, which makes it one of the smallest hibiscus in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I feed Enid Lewis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blooms best when kept fed and watered. Mulch the base, water well and fertilise after the spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits pots and containers inside, in a bright, sunny spot. Give it plenty of light and a free draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790338785599,"sku":"HIB-HYB-ENIDLE-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/enid-lewis-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-enid-lewis.jpg?v=1792207773","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/enid-lewis-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-enid-lewis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}