Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Category: Shrubs. Commonly cultivated in Indian landscapes in suitable climates; availability and performance vary by state, rainfall and elevation. Best season: Warm months; winter protection for tender types. Mature/retail size: 30–60 cm plant. Light: Full sun. Water: Regular. Landscape use: flowering hedge, pots. Care/notes: Prune to shape; feed during growth.