Cherie Hibiscus - 1 Gallon

A frost-tender evergreen hibiscus with high-impact summer color and a versatile landscape role, from screening to containers.

• Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Cherie’
• Plant type: Evergreen (frost-tender)
• Primary appeal: Bold tropical blooms + glossy foliage

Cherie is prized for its bright, golden-yellow flowers that read as nearly fluorescent in the landscape, adding instant tropical energy.

• Bloom color impression: Golden yellow, high-visibility
• Catalog flower color: Orange
• Flower attributes: Showy flowers; flowers for cutting

Reliable summer bloom with the potential to flower for much longer in mild climates.

• Bloom time: Summer; nearly year-round in mild climates

A moderate-growing hibiscus that forms a rounded, shrub-shaped silhouette—excellent for structure and screening.

• Mature size: 6–8 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Habit: Rounded

Full sun is best for strong growth and maximum bloom production. Cherie is a true heat-and-sun lover.

• Light: Full sun
• Tip: More sun typically means more flowers

Hibiscus performs best with consistent moisture. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and active growth.

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist
• Establishment: Water deeply and regularly in the first growing season
• After establishment: Reduce frequency while maintaining even moisture

Plant in enriched, well-drained soil for best performance. A neutral to slightly acidic pH supports healthy growth and flowering.

• Soil: Well-drained, enriched
• Preferred pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
• Tip: Improve heavy soils with organic matter to enhance drainage

Feed in spring to power new growth and flowering through the warm season.

• When to fertilize: Before new growth begins in spring
• Best practice: Use a balanced fertilizer suited to flowering shrubs

Prune to maintain size, encourage a tidy form, and support a more formal hedge or screen appearance.

• Prune: Annually after flowering for a formal appearance
• Use case: Shape as hedge/screen or keep as a fuller specimen

Cherie is well-suited to containers, making it a bold patio plant where you can enjoy the blooms up close and move it if needed.

• Container-friendly: Yes
• Tip: Keep container soil evenly moist and avoid letting it dry out
• Design idea: Pair with annual color for an extra lush display

Use this hibiscus for tropical color in beds and borders or as a dense hedge/screen. It also makes a strong background specimen.

• Landscape use: Border
• Landscape use: Hedge
• Landscape use: Privacy screen
• Landscape use: Container

Place Cherie near patios, entries, and courtyards so the color and detail aren’t lost at a distance. Its glossy foliage also makes a solid hedge or screen.

• Use near entries or gateways as a vivid focal point
• Cover bare walls and gaps between windows with dense foliage
• Pair with cool purple, blue, and white tones for striking contrast

A lively garden plant that supports pollinators and hummingbirds, with a pet-friendly note for households with cats and dogs.

• Attracts: Hummingbirds
• Attracts: Pollinators
• Pet note: Non-toxic to cats and dogs

A good choice for warm, sunny gardens, including coastal exposure sites when basic care needs are met.

• Problem solving: Coastal exposure
• Tip: Provide shelter from harsh conditions when possible for best foliage quality

This is a frost-tender evergreen best outdoors year-round in warm climates. In cooler areas, grow in containers so it can be protected from cold.

• Growing zones: 10–11
• Evergreen: Yes (frost-tender)

Pair with other tropical and bold-texture plants for a lush, resort-style look.

• Canna (Canna)
• Banana (Musa)
• Lantana (Lantana)
• Cordyline (Cordyline)
• Phormium (Phormium)

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• Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus ROH-zuh si-NEN-sis
• SKU: 04098