HibisQs Petit Sunrise Hibiscus

HibisQs Petit Sunrise Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'HibisQs Petit Sunrise') is a compact flowering shrub about 1m tall and 80cm wide, covered in single burnt orange flowers with a blood red centre through the warmer months. It was bred for smaller flowers in greater numbers, which suits pots, balconies and suburban gardens where a full size hibiscus would crowd its neighbours.

Why you'll love it

• Burnt orange with a red heart. Each single bloom is marked with a blood red eye that reads clearly from across a courtyard or deck.
• Many small flowers. The Petit range was bred for blooms smaller than a classic hibiscus and far more of them, so colour keeps coming through the warm season.
• A size you can live with. At about 1m by 80cm it stays in scale with a small garden and never needs wrestling into place.
• Easy in containers. It is sold as a plant for pots both outdoors and inside, so apartments and balconies are well covered.

Where it works best

Low flowering hedge. Plant 70cm apart in a single row. At 60 to 80cm wide the shrubs touch in a season or two and make a hedge about 1m high.

Mass planting. Set plants 70cm apart in a sunny, sheltered bed for a dense sweep of colour that never grows much above 1m.

Pots and balconies. One plant to a large pot gives a movable burst of colour. Keep the pot out of strong wind and turn it now and then so growth stays even.

Growing HibisQs Petit Sunrise Hibiscus in Australia

Position and climate. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot where winters are mild. It does best in tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens, and wind or exposed sites will tatter it. Protect it from frost, using a pot that can move under cover where winters are cold.

Soil. Give it soil that drains freely and is well supplied with compost, without ever turning soggy. A humus rich potting mix added at planting gives it a good start.

Water and feed. Mulch and water well, keeping moisture steady while it establishes. Fertilise through the flowering season to support repeat flushes.

Pruning. Prune lightly after a flowering flush to keep it compact and bushy. Leave any heavy cutting for warm weather, when it can regrow quickly.

What to expect when it arrives

Petit Sunrise Hibiscus is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the thrifty option for a dwarf hedge or a bed, and they take off once the soil is warm. The plant arrives small and needs a season or so to fill out.

Our grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not always steady. 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.

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 balconies
• Our best hedging plants

Common questions

Is Petit Sunrise really a dwarf?

Yes. It reaches about 1m high and 80cm wide, which is far smaller than traditional hibiscus. That keeps it in scale with pots and small beds.

How close can I plant it for a hedge?

Plant 70cm apart in a single row. The shrubs are 60 to 80cm wide, so they join up without competing hard for light.

When does it flower?

In the warmer months, with single burnt orange flowers and a blood red centre. Tropical and subtropical gardens get the longest season, and cooler gardens a shorter run.