HibisQs Adonicus Double Orange Hibiscus

HibisQs Adonicus Double Orange Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'HibisQs Adonicus Double Orange') packs frilly double orange flowers, large for the size of the plant, onto a compact bush that grows to about 1.5m high and 1m wide. It belongs to the dwarf HibisQs range, so it suits small gardens, low hedges and pots, and it flowers through the warmer months.

Why you'll love it

• Warm orange, many petals. Frilly, layered blooms in a rich orange give a compact bush the look of a much larger hibiscus.
• Big flowers on a small plant. The flowers are large for the size of the shrub, so even a bush under 1.5m puts on a proper show.
• A dwarf habit. At up to 1.5m high and 1m wide it fits gardens where a full-sized hibiscus would take over.
• Flexible planting. Use it as a dwarf hedge, a massed bed, a feature shrub or a container plant.
• A simple routine. Mulch, water well, then prune and fertilise after flowering in spring. That is most of the care it needs.

Where it works best

Dwarf flowering hedge. Plant 70cm apart in a single row. With a mature width of up to 1m the bushes overlap into a hedge of about 1.2m to 1.5m, carrying a line of orange through the warm months.

Massed planting. Set three or more at the same 70cm spacing and the orange reads as one block of colour, which looks best against a pale wall or dark green foliage.

Feature planting and pots. On its own in a large pot beside an entry, it becomes a focal point. Use premium potting mix and expect to water more often than for a plant in the ground.

Growing HibisQs Adonicus Double Orange Hibiscus in Australia

Position and climate. Choose a sunny, sheltered position in the warmer parts of Australia: tropical, subtropical and frost-free warm temperate gardens. It enjoys humidity, but it needs shelter from strong winds and exposed sites, and protection from frost. In cooler gardens grow it in a pot so it can move under cover in winter.

Soil. Free draining soil rich in organic matter, never over wet. In a pot, use a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus, added at planting.

Water and feed. Mulch and water well, particularly through the warm months and any dry spell. Fertilise after flowering in spring.

Pruning. Prune after flowering in spring to keep the bush compact and to encourage fresh growth for the next flush.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell HibisQs Adonicus Double Orange Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A dwarf hibiscus starts small, so tubes are the economical start for a short hedge or a massed bed. Plant them out once the weather has warmed, and keep young plants away from frost.

Tubes come from our grower, who is not always able to supply them. If none are available today, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you when it is back in stock.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse our hibiscus range
• Hibiscus care guide for Australian gardens
• Plants for small gardens
• Plants for subtropical climates

Common questions

How far apart should I plant it for a dwarf hedge?

Seventy centimetres apart in a single row. The bushes reach up to 1m wide, so they overlap and close the gaps.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes. Use a large container with a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus, keep it in a sunny, sheltered spot and water well.

Will it flower all year?

It flowers through the warmer months. In frost-free gardens the season is longest, and in cooler places it stops when the cold arrives.