{"product_id":"ritzy-hibiscus-hibiscus-ritzy","title":"Ritzy Hibiscus - Hibiscus 'Ritzy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRitzy Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ritzy') is a medium sized evergreen shrub, 1m to 1.5m tall and about 1m wide, that flowers prolifically with large, vivid orange blooms. It brings the tropical look to a garden without the bulk of the giant hibiscus, and it shapes easily into a hedge of up to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, intense orange flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are large and vividly coloured, easily the loudest thing in a mixed bed while they last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers freely.\u003c\/strong\u003e A terrific performer that sets blooms in quantity, so the shrub looks full rather than sparse in the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn exotic hedge in a modest footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1m wide and up to 1.5m tall, it builds a flowering hedge that does not take over a narrow bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay on the plant year round in frost free gardens, so a hedge never goes bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves humid weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys humidity, which makes it a natural for tropical and subtropical gardens.\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 80cm apart in a single row. At about 1m wide the shrubs overlap and close into a hedge of 1m to 1.5m, which suits front boundaries and driveway edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group plants 80cm apart in staggered rows for a block of orange in a sunny bed. That spacing also keeps air moving through the plants in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single shrub beside an entry, deck or pool brings tropical colour at a size that is easy to keep in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ritzy Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it sun and shelter. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens best, where humidity keeps it happy, and warm temperate gardens are fine if frost is rare. Keep it out of strong wind and away from exposed sites, and protect it from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil that drains freely and is rich in compost suits it, as long as it never stays wet. Work a humus rich potting mix into the planting hole, then mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and keep up the water in dry spells because hibiscus sulk when they dry out. Fertilise after flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering in spring to shape the shrub and keep a hedge dense, then fertilise straight afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ritzy Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube is the economical way to plant a hedge, and in warm weather it moves from settling in to growing within a few weeks. Expect a small plant on arrival that needs a season or two to reach hedge size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower and is not always in stock. When the grower has none, it 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-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\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 Ritzy for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart in a single row. The plants are about 1m wide, so they overlap slightly and form a continuous hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1m and 1.5m, with a spread of about 1m. Pruned after spring flowering it stays dense and holds a hedge height of up to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with cold winters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot with frost. It is a plant for warm climates, so in cooler districts keep it in a pot that can move under cover, or choose a hardier shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790339637567,"sku":"HIB-HYB-RITZY-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ritzy-hibiscus-hibiscus-ritzy.jpg?v=1792208416","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ritzy-hibiscus-hibiscus-ritzy","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}