HibisQs Medusa Hibiscus

HibisQs Medusa Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'HibisQs Medusa') is a compact dwarf bush, about 1.5m high and 1m wide, bearing deep red double flowers that are large for the size of the plant. It flowers through the warmer months and is content in a border or a pot. For a small garden that wants a hot, rich red, it is a neat answer.

Why you'll love it

• Deep red double flowers. Layered, many-petalled blooms in rich red give a bold, dramatic look from a compact shrub.
• Impact in a small footprint. Big flowers on a plant about 1m wide mean a strong show in a small garden or on an urban balcony.
• Border or pot. It is happy in the ground or in a container, so you can use it in a bed one year and move it to a pot the next.
• Dwarf and tidy. At up to 1.5m high it stays low enough for beds beneath windows and beside steps.
• A simple feeding rhythm. It wants feeding during the flowering season, which gives you an easy routine to follow.

Where it works best

Garden border. Plant 70cm apart along a fence or wall, or set them a metre out from a window for red flowers at eye level.

Small garden or balcony. A single plant in a large pot gives a hot spot of colour. Keep it in a sunny, sheltered place away from strong wind.

Dwarf hedge. Set 70cm apart in a single row to make a low, flowering red hedge of about 1.5m once the bushes meet.

Growing HibisQs Medusa Hibiscus in Australia

Position and climate. It does best in a sunny, sheltered position where winters are mild. Shelter it from strong winds and exposed sites, and protect it from frost. In cold regions the flowering season is shorter, so a pot that can move under cover is a safer choice.

Soil. Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter and not over wet. A potting mix rich with peat moss or humus, added at planting, suits containers.

Water and feed. Mulch and water well, and fertilise during the flowering season to keep the blooms coming.

Pruning. Trim lightly to shape the bush after a flush of flowers, removing any weak or crossing stems. Avoid heavy cutting, which delays the next flowering.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell HibisQs Medusa Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A small tube makes sense for a hedge or border, where several plants are needed. Plant out in warm weather and water in well.

Tubes are not always available, since they come from our grower. When this one shows as sold out, the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.

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: feeding and pruning
• Plants for full sun
• More shrubs for the garden

Common questions

How often should I feed Medusa?

Fertilise during the flowering season. A regular feed through the warm months, together with a mulch and plenty of water, keeps the blooms coming.

Will it flower in a cooler climate?

It needs protection from frost and flowers in the warmer months, so the season is shorter in the cool south. Grow it in a pot you can bring under cover.

Can it grow in a container?

Yes. Choose a large pot with a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus, and put it in a sunny, sheltered spot.