{"product_id":"hibisqs-medusa-hibiscus-hibiscus-hibisqs-medusa","title":"HibisQs Medusa Hibiscus - Hibiscus 'HibisQs Medusa'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHibisQs Medusa Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered, many-petalled blooms in rich red give a bold, dramatic look from a compact shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact in a small footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big flowers on a plant about 1m wide mean a strong show in a small garden or on an urban balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder or pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 1.5m high it stays low enough for beds beneath windows and beside steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple feeding rhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants feeding during the flowering season, which gives you an easy routine to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart along a fence or wall, or set them a metre out from a window for red flowers at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden or balcony.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot gives a hot spot of colour. Keep it in a sunny, sheltered place away from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 70cm apart in a single row to make a low, flowering red hedge of about 1.5m once the bushes meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing HibisQs Medusa Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and fertilise during the flowering season to keep the blooms coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes 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.\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: feeding and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eMore shrubs for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I feed Medusa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise during the flowering season. A regular feed through the warm months, together with a mulch and plenty of water, keeps the blooms coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a cooler climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose a large pot with a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus, and put it in a sunny, sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790339211583,"sku":"HIB-HYB-HIBISQ-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/hibisqs-medusa-hibiscus-hibiscus-hibisqs-medusa.jpg?v=1792207786","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/hibisqs-medusa-hibiscus-hibiscus-hibisqs-medusa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}