Red Dragon Hibiscus
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance exotic color.
The Red Dragon Hibiscus is a striking evergreen shrub that brings exotic color to your landscape. It features abundant, double scarlet red blooms that appear throughout the summer and can last nearly year-round in warmer climates. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a dramatic backdrop, making it ideal for hedges, screens, or as a specimen plant. This versatile shrub also thrives in containers, adding vibrant interest and attracting butterflies and birds to your garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering medium maintenance and medium growth rate.
$22.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Mature Height
8
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Landscape enthusiasts wanting long-lasting, vibrant seasonal color
- Container gardeners living in cooler, non-tropical climates
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by active pest management and monitoring
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, year-round outdoor plants
- Gardeners looking for drought-tolerant, set-it-and-forget-it shrubbery
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Double scarlet blooms create an immediate, high-contrast focal point.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from garden hedges to decorative patio containers.
Wildlife Attraction
Reliably draws butterflies and birds into the heart of your garden.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent moisture and care to maintain peak aesthetic health.
Climate Resilience
Strict hardiness requirements limit success to warmer, frost-free regions.
Foliage Quality
Glossy, dark leaves provide a sophisticated backdrop for vibrant flowers.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Genus Name
Hibiscus
Hardiness Zone
10
Growth Rate
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Features
- Abundant scarlet red double blooms
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Creates exotic color accents
- Versatile for hedges and screens
- Excellent in containers
- Attracts butterflies and birds
- Deer resistant
- Evergreen interest year-round
What customers say
The Red Dragon Hibiscus is celebrated for its outstanding quality and consistent performance. Customers appreciate receiving robust, healthy plants ready to flourish. This variety establishes with ease, producing vibrant, deep red blooms that beautifully elevate garden aesthetics all season long. Its superior vigor and dependable color make it a trusted selection for gardeners seeking impressive results and lasting beauty. This hibiscus offers excellent value, providing a reliable and visually striking addition to any landscape.
Know before you buy
This plant is hardy in zone 10. If you live in a region that experiences freezing temperatures, you will need to grow it in a container and move it indoors during the winter.
At maturity, the Red Dragon Hibiscus reaches 8 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Ensure you provide enough clearance to accommodate its upright, vertical growth habit.
Yes, it performs best in full sun. To ensure the most abundant scarlet blooms, place the shrub in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Absolutely. Its dense, glossy foliage and 8-foot height make it an excellent choice for hedges or screens. Space them appropriately to allow for the 4-foot mature width.
Yes, this variety is generally avoided by deer. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, it is a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern.
This plant prefers average to moist, well-drained soil. Check the soil moisture regularly, especially for container-grown plants, and water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
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