Red Sea Hibiscus

Add rich colour and tropical character to your landscape with the Red Sea Hibiscus. This attractive ornamental tree is valued for its heart-shaped foliage, with new leaves emerging in deep red, burgundy, and bronze tones before maturing to green.

Its colourful foliage, spreading growth, and excellent tolerance of warm coastal conditions make it a suitable choice for gardens, entrances, boundaries, and landscaping projects in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Red Sea Hibiscus / Red Cottonwood
• Scientific name: Hibiscus tiliaceus ‘Rubra’
• Accepted genus name: Talipariti tiliaceum ‘Rubrum’
• Family: Malvaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental tree or large shrub
• Foliage: Green with red, bronze, and burgundy new growth
• Flower colour: Yellow with a dark red centre, changing with age
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Fertile and well-drained
• Climate: Warm, tropical, coastal, and humid
• Growth rate: Fast
• Suitable for: Gardens, entrances, boundaries, screens, coastal landscapes, and large outdoor spaces
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Plant in full sun for stronger growth and richer foliage colour.
• Water regularly while the plant is becoming established.
• Allow the upper soil to dry slightly between watering.
• Increase watering during periods of extreme heat.
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
• Prune as needed to control its size and encourage dense branching.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Note: The red colour is most noticeable on young leaves and new growth. Foliage colour, height, shape, fullness, and flowering may vary naturally according to sunlight, season, and plant maturity.