Painted Lady Tropical Hibiscus Braided Tree

About this plant

The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Painted Lady' is a true showstopper, boasting vibrant, dinner-plate-sized flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and red, often with captivating multi-toned petals. This particular specimen is meticulously trained and braided into a sophisticated standard tree form, creating a unique focal point for patios, entryways, or mixed borders. Its lush, glossy green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the dazzling blooms that appear prolifically from spring through fall. Ideal for adding an instant tropical vibe, the 'Painted Lady' braided tree offers an elevated aesthetic and compact footprint, making it perfect for smaller gardens or container planting. Imagine the vibrant splash of color it will bring to your outdoor living spaces, inviting admiration and creating a vacation-like atmosphere right at home. At A Cut Above, we select only the finest 'Painted Lady' specimens, ensuring a robust and healthy plant that is ready to thrive in your care. Our expert growers have carefully cultivated each tree to achieve its stunning braided form, promising a premium addition to your landscape.

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

Thrives in warm, humid conditions. Protect from frost. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a high-potassium fertilizer to encourage abundant blooms. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and remove spent flowers to promote new growth. Bring indoors before the first frost in cooler 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.