{"product_id":"hibisqs-petit-orange-hibiscus-hibiscus-hibisqs-petit-orange","title":"HibisQs Petit Orange Hibiscus - Hibiscus 'HibisQs Petit Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHibisQs Petit Orange Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e 'HibisQs Petit Orange') is a dwarf hibiscus that tops out at about 1m tall and 70cm wide. Instead of a few huge blooms it carries many smaller single orange flowers, each with a deep red centre, right through the warmer months. It is the hibiscus for pots, balconies and small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Petit range was bred to stay small, so a mature plant reaches around 1m by 70cm instead of the 2m or more of traditional hibiscus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller flowers, more of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single orange blooms with a deep red centre open in succession through the warm months, so the shrub is seldom without colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The size suits a container on a balcony, patio or entry, outdoors or in a bright spot indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedge material.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in a row, the shrubs knit together into a neat flowering hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA recognised range.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Petit series took an Innovation award at the international IPM trade show in 2017.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. At 50 to 70cm wide the plants meet within a season or two and form a flowering hedge about 1m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 60cm apart in staggered rows in a sunny, sheltered bed for a drift of orange that stays low enough to see over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one plant to a large pot and keep it out of strong wind. One or two plants will anchor a small courtyard bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing HibisQs Petit Orange Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny, sheltered position is ideal, and this is a plant for the warmer parts of Australia: tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens. Shelter it from strong wind and exposed sites. It needs frost protection, so in cooler districts grow it in a pot that can move under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters most. Choose soil that is rich in organic matter but never sits wet, and mix a humus rich potting mix into the planting hole before you mulch over the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially while it settles in and through dry spells. Fertilise during the flowering season to keep the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is needed. Tip prune after a flush of flowers to keep the plant bushy, and avoid hard cuts in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell HibisQs Petit Orange Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube is an economical way to plant a run of dwarf hedge, and in warm soil it settles in and starts to grow within a few weeks. Expect a small plant on arrival that builds up before it flowers heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants are 50 to 70cm wide, so they touch within a season or two without crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits pots indoors and outside. Give it the brightest spot you have, because it needs plenty of light to flower, and keep it away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost damage it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, so protect it. In frosty districts grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter, or plant it against a sheltered warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790339375423,"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-petit-orange-hibiscus-hibiscus-hibisqs-petit-orange.jpg?v=1792208407","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/hibisqs-petit-orange-hibiscus-hibiscus-hibisqs-petit-orange","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}