{"product_id":"snowflake-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-snowflake","title":"Snowflake Hibiscus - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Snowflake'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus rosa-sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snowflake') is a tropical shrub with something unusual: green leaves marked with white splashes and a pink fringe, topped with bright red windmill shaped flowers. It grows 1.5m to 2m tall and about 1.5m wide, and works as a feature plant or a hedge in warm gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white splashed, pink edged leaves look good all year, flowers or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed against white.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red windmill flowers stand out sharply against the variegated leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven as hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brisbane Botanic Garden uses it as hedging, a good sign that it takes regular shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical style.\u003c\/strong\u003e The look suits resort style plantings, courtyards and pool surrounds in warm climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m to 2m tall it fills a corner without towering over a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row. At 1.5m wide the shrubs overlap and form a variegated hedge of 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it in front of a plain green background, such as a dark fence or a wall of foliage, so the leaf pattern stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a staggered pattern for a block of bright foliage in a sunny bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Snowflake Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter suit it, and it enjoys humidity, so tropical and subtropical gardens are ideal. Keep it out of strong wind and away from exposed sites, and protect it from frost. Cooler districts need a warm wall or a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil that drains freely and is rich in compost suits it, provided it never stays wet. Add a humus rich potting mix when planting, and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and keep water steady in dry spells so the variegated leaves do not crisp at the edges. Fertilise after flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering in spring to keep the shrub dense. If a branch reverts to plain green, cut it back to the variegated growth so the pattern holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Snowflake Hibiscus as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 300mm pots. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and suits a long hedge, while the 140mm pots give a sturdier start and the 300mm pot gives an established plant for a feature spot. All travel upright and settle within a few weeks in warm weather.\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\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush year round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves splashed with white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the natural variegation of this cultivar: green leaves with white splashes and a pink fringe. It is part of the plant's character, not a sign of disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. With a mature width of about 1.5m the plants overlap and form a continuous hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a tropical shrub that needs frost protection and enjoys humidity. In cool climates grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790339768639,"sku":"HIB-HYB-SNOWFL-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790339834175,"sku":"HIB-HYB-SNOWFL-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790339866943,"sku":"HIB-HYB-SNOWFL-300MM","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/snowflake-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-snowflake.jpg?v=1792208420","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/snowflake-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-snowflake","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}