Red Dragon® Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Mongon'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Red Dragon® Tropical Hibiscus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
Growing Zones 10-11 or as an indoor plant
Intense brilliant red blooms on saturated silky petals, the Red Dragon® Hibiscus Bush (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Mongon') sets your landscape on fire! The vibrantly-hued big ruffled blooms show off their stuff against the bushy upright branches full of glossy green toothy foliage! Fantastic as both indoor and outdoor plants, you'll be amazed as they turn any area into the hot spot of the area!
Outdoors, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds will stop by your flowers to sip nectar and these big blooms 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 3-4 foot width. Exotic Red Dragon adds depth and drama to indoor spaces and landscapes alike! Easy to care for, Tropical Hibiscus don't like being moved around a lot, preferring to settle into an area free of drafts in a bright sunny location that is warm. Moving plants indoors for the winter will result in a bit of leaf drop as they reacclimate to their new surroundings, but fret not, once they do get settled, they quickly recover!
Planting and Application:
Red Dragon is ideal in well-drained, sunny pots and planters! Growing in any container on a sunny porch or patio, adding shade and privacy to a balcony and adding tropical color to a sunroom! Dress up a bistro nook with colorful blooms or add pinpoint shade to 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.
Hibiscus Bushes grown in the ground throughout frost-free climates are year-round shrubs that form fantastic privacy hedges and screen off an eyesore while hiding you from prying eyes. Prune as a hedge or leave as an informal backdrop planting and background plants behind other perennials and shrubs around your landscape. Those glorious blossoms calling pollinators and attracting attention from near and far!
- Red Hot Blossoms
- Lush Glossy Green Foliage
- Upright Growth & Easy Care
- Pots Indoors & Seasonal Décor
- Outdoors USDA zones 10-11 - Hedges, Screening & Specimen Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Hardy outdoors year-round in USDA growing zones 10-11, but all other climates can use these plants as summer accents! Tropical Hibiscus loves full sun and also tolerates partial shade. Native to the tropics and prefer 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!
Red Dragon Hibiscus Bush will add that fiery tropical flair to any setting! Hurry and order your own fantastic houseplants and garden accents today from NatureHills.com!
