Tropical Hibiscus 'Painted Lady'

About this plant

The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Painted Lady' boasts large, showy flowers with striking coral-pink petals that fade to a creamy yellow center, creating a captivating two-toned effect. This cultivar is renowned for its prolific blooming, gracing your garden with continuous color from spring through autumn, making it a true centerpiece in any tropical-themed planting. Ideal for adding a dramatic flair to patios, poolside areas, or mixed borders, 'Painted Lady' thrives in warm climates and can be grown as a specimen plant or massed for an impressive display. Its glossy, dark green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the bright blooms, enhancing its overall appeal. While typically grown as a dramatic annual in cooler climates, 'Painted Lady' can be overwintered indoors as a houseplant, allowing you to enjoy its beauty year-round with proper care and attention.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Provide well-draining soil and regular fertilization during the growing season. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Protect from frost in colder climates.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.