Hibiscus Tiliaceus

Buy the Hibiscus Tiliaceus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) in Dubai & UAE — a fast-growing evergreen flowering tree, also known as Sea Hibiscus or Coastal Cottonwood, prized for its large heart-shaped leaves and showy yellow flowers that age to orange-red through the day. Discover more in our plants & trees collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Hibiscus Tiliaceus in the UAE

Sea Hibiscus is an excellent shade and coastal tree for the UAE, thriving in heat and tolerating salty, windy seaside conditions. Its broad heart-shaped leaves form a dense canopy, while the cheerful yellow blooms shift to orange and red as they mature, giving a constantly changing display. Ideal for gardens, coastal plots and screening.

Key Benefits

• Showy yellow flowers that age to orange-red through the day
• Large heart-shaped leaves forming a dense shade canopy
• Excellent heat, salt and wind tolerance for coastal gardens
• Fast-growing as a shade tree, screen or windbreak
• Attractive feature tree for larger UAE gardens

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering and growth.
• Watering: Regular watering while establishing; tolerant of dry and coastal conditions once mature.
• Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils, including sandy coastal soils.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer.
• Pruning: Prune to shape and to maintain as a tree or dense screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do the flowers change colour? The blooms open bright yellow in the morning and gradually deepen to orange and red by evening before dropping.

Is it good for coastal gardens? Yes — it tolerates salt spray and wind, making it a superb seaside shade tree.

How fast does it grow? It is a fast grower, quickly forming a dense canopy for shade and screening.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.