RICO SUAVE™ knows how to work a room, putting his charming good looks to work seducing everyone within view. Gotta love that confidence. His gold-orange ruffled petals beckon you closer so you can appreciate his mysterious deep burgundy center. Despite being highly fashionable, RICO SUAVE™ is an easygoing guest, happy with lots of sun and liquid refreshments.

 You might be a RICO SUAVE™ if:

• You’re confident and self-assured.
• You’re always impeccably pressed and dressed.
• You’re a fitness fiend but you’d never tell anyone that.

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.

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!