{"product_id":"swan-lake-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-swan-lake","title":"Swan Lake Hibiscus - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Swan Lake'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwan Lake Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus rosa-sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Swan Lake') is a tall, dense, upright shrub that reaches about 3m high and 1.5m wide. From summer to winter it bears dainty, pure white flowers in the classic windmill shape above gently serrated leaves. It is the white flowering hibiscus for screens and tall hedges 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\u003ePure white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dainty windmill flowers open pure white against the serrated leaves, a cooler look than the usual reds and oranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms appear from summer through to winter, so the shrub is in flower for much of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and upright.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit is naturally bushy and upright, which is exactly what a screen or tall hedge needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe odd surprise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Now and then it throws a soft pink flower among the white, a quirk of this plant rather than a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreens and tall hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row. At 1.5m wide the shrubs overlap into a solid upright screen, reaching about 3m if left unclipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it beside an entry, pool fence or deck where the white flowers show against green, allowing 1.5m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lower hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular pruning keeps it dense and bushy, and you can hold it below its full height for a lower hedge that still screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swan Lake Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it sun and shelter in a warm garden. It enjoys humidity and suits tropical and subtropical gardens best. Keep it out of strong wind and away from exposed sites, and protect it from frost, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil that drains freely and is rich in compost suits it, but it must not stay wet. Work in a humus rich potting mix at planting and mulch well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, particularly through dry spells, then fertilise after flowering in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It benefits from regular pruning to stay dense and bushy. Prune after flowering in spring, shaping as you go, and fertilise afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Swan Lake Hibiscus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long screen, and warm soil gets them moving within weeks. Expect a small plant on arrival that needs a few seasons to reach screening height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does Swan Lake grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m high and 1.5m wide if left unclipped. Regular pruning keeps it dense and lets you hold it lower for a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there a pink flower on my white hibiscus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn odd soft pink flower is a known habit of this plant and appears now and then among the white ones. It is not a sign of a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers from summer to winter. The season is longest in gardens without frost, and a hard frost will cut it short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790340030783,"sku":"HIB-HYB-SWANLA-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/swan-lake-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-swan-lake.jpg?v=1792208424","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/swan-lake-hibiscus-hibiscus-rosa-sinensis-swan-lake","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}