Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree will add interest, height, and structure wherever you grow it. Botanically known as Hibiscus syriacus 'DS03RS', this Hibiscus tree has been trained as a single trunk supporting a dark green canopy. Showy, double raspberry-colored flowers will bloom from mid-summer to the first frost. The Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree blooms from mid-summer into the fall and grows to around 8 to 10 feet tall.
The tropical-looking Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree is generally left alone by deer and is rabbit resistant, making it perfect for a rural location. It is suitable for growing in zones 5 to 8 and will drop its leaves in winter. This hibiscus makes an ideal specimen plant, whether planted in a large container or directly in the ground.
Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree Care
The Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree is easy to grow and care for when it is given its preferred conditions of full sun and well-drained soil. Although it is considered drought tolerant once established, it will need regular irrigation for the first growing season or two. Mulch annually and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring.
The Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree is best pruned when it is dormant in late winter or early spring. Simply trim the crown to shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. If grown in a planter, more frequent irrigation will be required than when grown in the ground.
Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree Spacing
Over time the Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree can reach a height of 8 to 10 feet and a spread of 4 to 6 feet. Multiple plants can be spaced from 4 to 8 feet apart depending on how much clearance you would like between the canopies.
Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 8-10 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Bright Pink
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Early Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Raspberry Smoothie Hibiscus Tree
- Also Known As
- Rose Mallow
- Botanical Name
- Hibiscus syriacus 'DS03RS'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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