Pink hibiscus, Pink cottonwood

Hibiscus splendens

A beautiful native hibiscus with large clear pink single flowers. Flowers over several months. Unusual leaves make this a species for any garden. The hairs on the capsules and stem can cause severe skin irritation and must be handled carefully.

Type of Plant

Tall Shrub

Size

6m tall x 3m spread

Flower Structure

Large open five petals

Flower Colour

Pink

Flowers When?

Summer, Spring

Leaves

Large lobed furry leaves

Light Levels

Full Sun, Light Shade

Soil Types

Acid to neutral sandy, Loam, Sandy, Light forest soil, Sandy loam

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Garden Use

Garden Filler, Feature, Mass plantings

Care

Low maintanance

Special Features

fast growing, prunes well

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Other Insects

Family

Malvaceae

Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties

History, meaning of the name

Hibiscus…from Greek, hibiskos, the marsh mallow, a malvaceous plant that grows in marshy conditions. splendens…’shining’ or ‘glistening’; more generally ‘splendid’, referring to the overall appearance of the plant.

Distribution

Open forests from the central coast of New South Wales to central Queensland.