{"product_id":"mrs-andreasen-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-mrs-andreasen","title":"Mrs Andreasen Hibiscus - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Mrs Andreasen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMrs Andreasen Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus rosa-sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mrs Andreasen') is a large, bushy shrub, about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with fully double, frilled flowers in a soft butter-peach shade. In frost-free climates it flowers from summer right through to winter. It makes a showy hedge or a feature plant for the warmer parts of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully double, frilled flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big, blousy blooms with layers of ruffled petals in soft butter-peach, a gentler shade than the usual hot pinks and reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from summer through to winter in warm climates, and for most of the year where there is no frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge or feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows into a dense, large bush that works as a flowering hedge or a single feature shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are edible and make a showy garnish, if you grow them unsprayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits the pool and the courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered, sunny spot beside a pool, deck or entry shows the flowers off well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row for a dense flowering hedge. At 1.5m wide the plants overlap at that spacing and fill any gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny, sheltered spot near an entry or deck, with 1.5m of width to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its big blooms suit poolside beds and courtyards, provided the position is out of strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mrs Andreasen Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny, sheltered position is ideal in the warmer parts of Australia: tropical, subtropical and frost-free warm temperate gardens. Shelter it from strong winds and exposed sites, and protect it from frost. In cooler gardens it needs a warm spot against a wall with frost protection, or a large pot that can move under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Add a potting mix rich in peat moss or humus at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, particularly through dry spells and in the flowering season. Fertilise after the first flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after the first flowering in spring to shape the bush and keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mrs Andreasen Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge, and in warm soil they settle in and put on growth within a few weeks. Expect a small plant on arrival that grows steadily toward its full 2.5m.\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 for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\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 1.2m apart in a single row. The shrubs spread to about 1.5m, so they overlap and close into a dense hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where there is no frost. In warm climates it flowers from summer to winter, and for most of the year if frost-free. In cooler areas the season is shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Protect it from frost and shelter it from strong wind. In cool gardens grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787239293247,"sku":"HIB-HYB-MRSAND-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mrs-andreasen-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-mrs-andreasen.jpg?v=1792153826","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mrs-andreasen-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-mrs-andreasen","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}