Hibiscus

The classic Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a woody flowering shrub with glossy, toothed dark-green leaves and large, showy trumpet-shaped blooms that open in shades of red and can last just a day each but are produced continuously through the warm season. Its bushy, upright growth habit makes it a favourite for garden borders, hedges, and large pots on sunny patios, and regular pruning keeps it flowering prolifically and looking full and tidy.