Plant Record

Cultural/Growing Information

pH: B (5.8 - 6.2)

EC (2:1 Extraction Method): C (1 - 2)

Fertilization Recommendations: H (200-300 ppm)

Rooting Out: A (65-72°F or 18-22°C)

Growing On: A (60-65°F or 16-18°C)

Holding Temperature: A (40-50°F or 4-10°C)

Light Levels: Moderate to High

Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist

Pinching/Growth Regulators: Hibiscus are a genus that really benefits from pinch pruning since a hard or traditional shearing will shut them down for 3-4 weeks.

Pest and Disease Management: Aphids, Whiteflies and thrips can be problematic

Grower Tips:

-Can be forced into flower by breaking dormancy in late February for May flowering in greenhouse production.

Special Notes: Hibiscus are very heavy feeders, light colored foliage coloration and yellowing of veins is an indication of underfeeding. Supplemental micro-nutrients are necessary.

Vernalization: Required

Spring Outdoor Finish?: N - Do not finish outside

Over wintering Temperature (Zones 2-7): 35 to 50 degrees

Shade Requirements: None

Heat Zone (high to low): 9-1

Type: Deciduous

Flowers On: New

Planting & Timing Information (Nursery): Spring to Fall, 1 ppp

Planting & Timing Information (Greenhouse): Spring to Fall Finish, 1 ppp

1 GL or 8"/ 50 tray (Greenhouse): 18-30 weeks, 2-3 pinches

1GL or 8"/ 2.25" (Greenhouse): 10-12 weeks, 0-2 pinches

1 GL or 8"/ 2.25" - Pinch (Nursery) 10-12 weeks, 2 pinches

1 GL or 8"/ 2.25" - Shear (Nursery) 12-14 weeks, 2 shears

1 GL or 8" / Quick Turn - Pinch (5" liner) (Nursery): 6-8 weeks, 1 pinch

1 GL or 8" / Quick Turn - Shear (5" liner) (Nursery) 8-10 weeks, 1 shear

2 GL / 2.25" - Pinch (Nursery): 14-16 weeks, 3-4 pinches

2 GL / 2.25" - Shear (Nursery): 16-20 weeks, 3-4 shears

3 GL / 2.25" - Pinch (Nursery): not recommended

3 GL / 2.25" - Shear (Nursery): not recommended

3 GL / Quick Turn - Pinch (5" liner) (Nursery): 16-18 weeks, 3-4 pinches

3 GL / Quick Turn - Shear (5" liner) (Nursery): 18-22 weeks, 3-4 shears

3 GL / 1 gallon shift - Pinch (Nursery): 12-16 weeks, 2-3 pinches

3 GL / 1 gallon shift - Shear (Nursery): 14-18 weeks, 2-3 shears

5 GL / 1 gallon shift - Pinch (Nursery): 16-20 weeks, 3-4

5 GL / 1 gallon shift - Shear (Nursery): 18-24 weeks, 3-4 shears

General Information

Description
A whole new look for hardy hibiscus! Large single flowers are adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. White Chiffon's pure white flowers are lovely in any garden and work well with most other plants, epecially dark foliaged plants like Wine & Roses weigela and Black Lace elderberry. Hibiscus are reliable summer bloomers that offer the gardener an easy way to bring the tropics to the mainland. You’ll appreciate their strong and vigorous growth compared to older varieties.

Growing Tips
Blooms in late summer. Grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or dry. Prune in late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned, although this is usually not necessary. Prefers medium moisture. Deciduous shrub. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. A supplemental dose of liquid fertilizer may be needed in mid summer.

Exposure
Full sun

Height
96-144"

Spacing
72-84"

Hardy Temp
-20°F (-29°C)

Zone(s)
5

Uses
Great large shrub for landscape use, young plants can be used in containers but will need to be moved to the landscape as they mature. Can be trained into a small tree. This is an excellent plant for the mixed border or as a specimen plant. It can also

Features
Large, pure white summer flowers. Adaptable and easy to grow. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.

Patent:
Hibiscus WHITE CHIFFON™ 'Notwoodtwo ™' PP12612 PPAF

There are no other plants in this series

Awards Won

2005 - Top Pick
  -Dallas Arboretum
- Bronze Medal
  -Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society