Chinese Lantern Hibiscus (Hibiscus schizopetalus) – Healthy Live Flowering Plant

Lantern Hibiscus (Hibiscus schizopetalus) is an elegant flowering shrub known for its dangling, lantern-like blooms with delicately fringed, curled-back petals in coral-red. Its unique hanging flowers make it a graceful, eye-catching plant for gardens, balconies, and hedges.

Why you'll love it

• Unusual pendant, lantern-shaped flowers with lacy petals
• Blooms freely in warm weather for months
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Easy to grow in Indian gardens, pots, and balconies

Care guide

• Light: Full sun to bright light for the best flowering
• Water: Regularly; keep soil moist but not waterlogged, more often in summer
• Feeding: A flowering fertiliser every 2–4 weeks in the growing season
• Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to keep it bushy

Frequently asked questions

Does the lantern hibiscus flower all year? It flowers most heavily in warm months and can bloom nearly year-round in warm Indian climates with enough sun.

Can I grow it in a pot on a balcony? Yes – it grows well in a large pot in a sunny balcony or terrace.

Delivery

Grown and hand-selected at Dream Nursery, Perambai, Puducherry, and carefully packed for safe delivery across India, including Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and all major cities.