A tropical hibiscus, it is one of the fastest growing, tallest, and most vigorous of all tropical hibiscus species and cultivars.

Fast growing, it reaches of 6 metres (20 ft) or more in about 5 years.

Its pale pink flowers have a long blooming period, lasting from early spring to early winter.

Heat and drought tolerant, it can be grown as a specimen tree or as a hedge bush, and it's hardy from zone 8b to 11.

[2] It requires winter protection in colder areas.