Hibiscus – Pink Lady

Hibiscus ‘Pink Lady’ is a beautiful evergreen flowering shrub adored for its large soft pink blooms with deeper rosy-pink centres and prominent contrasting stamens. Flowering generously through the warmer months, this tropical favourite brings instant colour and lushness to South African gardens, patios, and poolside spaces.

Fast growing and easy to maintain, Pink Lady makes a superb choice for informal hedges, feature shrubs, large containers, and tropical-style landscapes. Its glossy green foliage and continuous flowering habit create a vibrant garden display for much of the year.

Plant Care

Sun:
Full sun to light partial shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun with at least 5–6 hours of direct light daily.

Soil:
Prefers rich, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.

Water:
Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth, especially in hot weather. Avoid allowing plants to dry out completely for extended periods.

Pruning:
Light pruning throughout the growing season encourages branching and more flowers. Heavier pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size.

Top tip:
Regular feeding during spring and summer keeps hibiscus lush, healthy, and flowering continuously.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Pink Lady’
Common name: Hibiscus Pink Lady
Growth habit: Upright evergreen flowering shrub
Size: Typically ±1.5–3 m H × ±1.5–2 m W depending on pruning and growing conditions
Flowering: Large soft pink blooms with darker pink centres from spring through autumn, often nearly year-round in frost-free regions
Uses: Hedges, feature shrubs, containers, tropical gardens, patios, screening

Quick Facts

• Large soft pink tropical blooms with striking centres.
• Fast-growing evergreen shrub with long flowering season.
• Ideal for hedges, containers, and tropical-style gardens.
• Thrives in warm sunny South African conditions.