Heartthrob™ (Formerly Hustler™) - Hollywood® Hibiscus - 1 Gallon
Keep your eye on this one, friends: Heartthrob™ (Formerly Hustler™) might take you for a ride, but you’ll love the trip! His slick good looks and smooth lines charm all the ladies, and he means all those sweet words…until the next pretty starlet turns his head. He’s not a scoundrel, he just loves love. But he’s got his eye on the prize, working hard to make it in Hollywood, pounding the pavement and looking for his shot. Until his big break arrives, he’s happy to hustle his pals ROCK STAR™ and PLAYBOY™ in pool or poker, making some quick cash where he can. He just knows he’s meant to be a star…but until then, he’ll keep scrapping, wooing the ladies, charming his friends, and hustling his agent for his star role
You might be a Heartthrob™ (Formerly Hustler™) if...
- You dream big-and will do anything to make it a reality
- Your charming, smooth, and easily turn heads
- You're not afraid to work hard for your big break
Bloom time: Spring 'til first frost
Light: Full Sun-6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily
Hardiness: Zone 9-Protect your patio planters by bringing them indoors in the winter.
Size: 4' H x 5' W when planted in the landscape. Patio plantings can be pruned to maintain an optimal size
Spacing: 3-4'
Size: 4' H x 5' W when planted in the landscape. Patio plantings can be pruned to maintain an optimal size
Spacing: 4-5'
Water: Keep soil moist until established
Prune: As needed and desired to maintain shape
Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early Spring
Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds.
Ideas for Use: Hollywood Hibiscus are perfect to add to your landscape as colorful tropical annuals, and also make beautiful container plants to display on your patio or around your pool.
Zone 9 hardy- please bring plants inside to protect them if temps get below 32 degrees!