Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis '14-0704-02') energizes patios and gardens with its intense red flowers. This variety grows around three to four feet in height, delivering a stunning display over an extended blooming season. We’ve observed that its blooms open reliably through warmer weather, offering steady color in sunny beds and containers. This hibiscus showcases a bolder hue than many other tropical types, creating a strong focal point wherever planted.
Hot Shot's evergreen foliage retains a lush appearance in frost-free climates. Pollinators appreciate its large, open blooms, and deer generally avoid nibbling on the durable leaves. It thrives in full sun and holds up well in humid conditions when given adequate care. Try it in mass plantings for a standout hedge, add it to mixed borders for dramatic contrast, or feature it in a patio container where guests can enjoy its showy flowers.
Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus Care
Plant this hibiscus in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, and enrich heavier ground if needed. Full sun encourages the most abundant flowering, though a bit of afternoon shade may benefit plants in extremely hot regions. Water thoroughly but let the top layer of soil dry between sessions, especially if growing the shrub in heavier soil. Feed once or twice a month with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to sustain regular blooms.
Remove any damaged or crowded branches after the primary bloom cycle, which also helps maintain a tidy shape. In colder areas, we suggest overwintering potted specimens in a warm, protected spot. A layer of mulch around the base moderates soil temperatures and conserves moisture in mild climates. Containers should have good drainage and a high-quality potting mix that supports healthy growth through the colder season.
Hollywood Hibiscus™ Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus Spacing
Allow at least four feet between individual shrubs in the garden to encourage proper growth and branching. Closer spacing may be used when creating a more compact hedge, but be prepared to trim regularly. A new planting in a container needs at least a 16-inch pot, and larger sizes can be used as the plant matures.
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Container Sizes
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations