Attractive and rarely troubled by pests. Blue Hibiscus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub of upright and open habit. It’s noted for its large, trumpet shaped, lilac blue to deep purple flowers. Blooming off and on all year, each glossy petaled flower lasts 2-3 days. Heat loving but freeze sensitive. In Phoenix, blue hibiscus flowers in early spring. It’s growth rate is strongly enhanced by supplemental water.
