Variegated Hibiscus
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Estimated Delivery:Aug 16 - Aug 20
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Free delivery in Dubai over AED 99 · UAE-wide over AED 200
Variegated Hibiscus
🪴 Plant Care Guide
Buy the Variegated Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis variegata) in Dubai & UAE — a dual-purpose ornamental shrub prized for both its striking cream-and-green variegated foliage and its large, showy tropical blooms. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.
Why Grow Variegated Hibiscus in the UAE
Unlike plain hibiscus, the variegated form earns its place even when not in flower, thanks to brightly marbled leaves that light up borders, hedges, and patio pots. It thrives in the UAE's warm climate, flowering through much of the year and offering year-round colour and structure for villa gardens and balconies.
Key Benefits
- Eye-catching cream, pink, and green variegated foliage for year-round interest.
- Large, vivid tropical flowers that attract butterflies and sunbirds.
- Versatile as a specimen shrub, informal hedge, or container plant.
- Heat-tolerant and well suited to UAE summers with proper watering.
- Responds well to pruning for a compact, bushy shape.
Care Tips for the UAE
- Sunlight: Full sun to light shade; brightest variegation develops in good light.
- Watering: Regular deep watering; keep soil evenly moist in summer, never waterlogged.
- Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with added organic compost.
- Feeding: Feed with a balanced or hibiscus-specific fertiliser every few weeks in the growing season.
- Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage fresh, well-coloured growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the leaves variegated? The cream-and-green patterning is a natural ornamental trait of this hibiscus variety, giving it appeal even between flowering flushes.
Does it flower as much as regular hibiscus? It flowers well but is often grown as much for its decorative foliage as for its blooms.
Can it be grown in pots? Yes, it does very well in large containers on balconies and patios with regular feeding and watering.
Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.
🚚 Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.
Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman & Umm Al Quwain: delivered within 1–2 working days. Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah: delivered on our scheduled van runs.
Free delivery in Dubai on orders over AED 99, and UAE-wide on orders over AED 200.
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🔄 Returns, Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Please check your plants when they arrive — returns are accepted at the time of delivery with the delivery agent.
Items must be in their original packaging. If a plant has been repotted or the original packaging is missing, a refund will not be possible.
Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.