- **Type**: Tropical evergreen shrub (grown as an annual in cooler climates)

- **Height**: 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters)

- **Width**: 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters)

- **Growth Habit**: Upright, bushy, well-branched

- **Foliage**:

- Glossy, dark green, oval leaves, 3 to 5 inches long (7.5 to 12.5 cm)

- Evergreen in frost-free zones; may drop leaves in cold conditions

- **Flowers**:

- Large, solid pale pink blooms, often with a coral-like hue

- 5 to 6 inches across (12.5 to 15 cm), single, with prominent yellow stamens

- Bloom season: Early spring to first frost (March to November in mild climates)

- Long-lasting (up to 3 days per bloom), attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates partial shade

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, fertile; prefers loamy soil with organic matter

- Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.0)

- **Watering**: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially in containers

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 9 to 11 (20°F or -6°C; grown as an annual or overwintered indoors elsewhere)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; not deer-resistant

- **Care**:

- Fertilize every 2-3 weeks in containers with a low-phosphorus mix (e.g., 10-4-12); avoid bloom boosters

- Prune lightly in early spring to shape or remove dead growth

- Bring indoors in winter in cold climates (cool, bright spot); mulch in Zone 9

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Generally disease-resistant; may see aphids or whiteflies

- Susceptible to root rot if overwatered

- **Uses**: Containers, patios, garden beds, mixed borders, or as a tropical accent

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate to fast; reaches mature size in one season with good care

- **Special Features**:

- Part of the Hollywood® series by J. Berry Nursery, bred for vigor and bloom power

- Patent USPP 35,735 (Hollywood Hibiscus™ First Lady™)

- Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance

The First Lady™ Hollywood® Hibiscus brings elegant pink blooms and tropical charm to any sunny space, shining from spring to frost with minimal effort. Let me know if you’d like care tips or planting ideas!