How much sun does Poeppig's rosemallow need?

Poeppig's rosemallow grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Poeppig's rosemallow bloom?

Poeppig's rosemallow blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.

Where is Poeppig's rosemallow native?

Poeppig's rosemallow (Hibiscus poeppigii) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Poeppig's rosemallow attract?

Poeppig's rosemallow draws hummingbirds and bees.

Poeppig's rosemallow

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Hibiscus poeppigii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Poeppig's rosemallow (Hibiscus poeppigii) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. The flowers draw hummingbirds and bees.

Toxicity unknown

Poeppig's rosemallow (Hibiscus poeppigii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

36"–96" H × 24"–60" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

hummingbirds, bees

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Southern Florida Coastal Plain

Airy, upright shrub with small glossy leaves and bright red pendant hibiscus flowers scattered along slender branches, blooming for much of the year in coastal hammocks and pinelands.

Growing Poeppig's rosemallow

Grow Poeppig's rosemallow in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 36 to 96 inches tall and spread 24 to 60 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Tubular red flowers are a strong hummingbird attractant and are also visited by bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Poeppig's rosemallow need?: Poeppig's rosemallow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Poeppig's rosemallow bloom?: Poeppig's rosemallow blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Poeppig's rosemallow native?: Poeppig's rosemallow (Hibiscus poeppigii) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Poeppig's rosemallow attract?: Poeppig's rosemallow draws hummingbirds and bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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