President's Red Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'President's Red'

$54⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

President's Red Tropical Hibiscus highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'President's Red'
Growing Zones

10-11 or as an indoor plant
Mature Height

6 - 10 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 8 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No

Growing Zones 10-11 or as an indoor plant

Find Your Growing Zone!

Vivid vermillion-red blooms on heavily veined petals, the President Red Hibiscus Bush (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President Red') features big wide-open blooms with ruffled petals! The vibrantly-hued flowers profusely bloom all growing season! Standing out against the bushy upright branching that's full of glossy-green toothy foliage! These plants are easy-going and are perfect for both indoor and outdoor décor!

When planted outside, the many blooms will be frequently visited by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds! Stopping by to sip nectar and these big blooms which look like the perfect landing pads for them to alight on. These tropical shrubs are also fantastic as indoor houseplants and as seasonal container plants on your patio and porch! Warm growing zones that are frost-free, can enjoy Hibiscus as year-round accents!

Growing 6-8 feet in height, sometimes larger when planted outside, these shrubby bushes can reach a 4-8 foot width. President Red adds drama to indoor spaces and outdoor landscapes alike! Easy to care for, Tropical Hibiscus do not like being moved around a lot. Preferring to settle into an area free of drafts in a bright sunny location. Moving plants indoors for the winter (or back outside in spring) may result in a bit of leaf drop as they reacclimate to their new surroundings, but fret not! Once they do get settled, they very quickly recover!

Planting and Application:

President Red is ideal in well-drained, sunny pots and planters! The prolific flowering makes these fantastic specimens anywhere! Pot up in a container on a sunny porch or patio, adding shade and privacy to balconies, and adding tropical color to a sunroom! Dress up a seating area with exotic blooms or enliven your backyard spaces. Place around poolside seating areas to create a tropical backyard getaway! Or in fancy urns on either side of your front door to welcome you home.

When grown in the ground, Hibiscus Bushes flourish throughout frost-free climates year-round. Forming fantastic privacy hedges and screening off an eyesore, while hiding you from prying neighborhood eyes. Unfortunately, the bountiful blossoming of these shrubby accents are going to catch the eye of everyone passing by! Train into a more formal hedge or leave as an informal backdrop and background plants behind other perennials and shrubs around your landscape. Those glorious blossoms calling pollinators and attracting attention from near and far!

Vibrant Textured Vermillion Red Blossoms
Prolific Blooming & Lush Glossy Green Foliage
Upright Dense Growth & Easy Care
Pots Indoors & Seasonal Décor
Outdoors USDA zones 10-11 - Hedges, Screening & Specimen Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Tropical Hibiscus loves full sun and also tolerates partial shade. Native to the tropics, Hibiscus prefers to grow in moist environments with nice warm conditions all year round, Hibiscus do best with regular fertility and enriched, organic soil. Prune or pinch back stems after flowering to encourage branching, remove damaged and head back leggy branches.

Full Sun & Part Shade (Indoors)
Moist Well-Drained Soil
Regular Fertility
Prune/Pinch Back After Flowering
Relatively Easy Care!

The exotic and prolific blooms of President Red Hibiscus Bush add that brilliant tropical flair to any setting! Hurry and order these fantastic houseplants, landscape specimen plants and garden accents today from NatureHills.com!