It exudes a holiday feeling in the garden and a South Sea flair in the room, it enchants as a hair ornament and men in a holiday mood even wear it on their Hawaiian shirts - the hibiscus flower. Did you know that the hibiscus
What is the cultural significance of the hibiscus flower?
The hibiscus flower symbolizes meanings in various cultures such as determination and perseverance (eternal flower), we alth, splendor and fame. It is revered as the national flower in South Korea (Hibiscus syriacus) and Malaysia (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).
- Can have flowers with a diameter of up to 30cm?
- revered as the national flower?
- our indoor hibiscus originally comes from China?
- occurs in over 200 different species and that the garden marshmallow or rose marshmallow. Hibiscus syriacus, is a hardy variety for home gardens?
- is not only a popular herbal tea but also a proven medicinal plant?
Enchanting hibiscus flowers
As diverse as the Hibicus species are, so are its exotic flowers. With their splendor, they serve a wide range of colors from white and yellow to pink, dark red and violet to bright blue. Typical of the hibiscus flower are its five large petals and its striking pistil. The flowers usually have a diameter of 8 to 20cm, flowers from Hibiscus moscheutus can even reach a size of 30cm.
Hibiscus as the national flower
Hibiscus has its origins in Southeast Asia, where it also has great symbolic meaning. In South Korea (Hibiscus syriacus) and Malaysia (Hibiscus rosa-sinesis) it is revered as the national flower. The “eternal flower” represents determination and perseverance. In China it means we alth, splendor and fame. Malaysian women decorate their hair with it.
The Chinese hibiscus as a popular houseplant
The indoor hibiscus we know, the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, originally comes from China. With good care and ideal location conditions, hibiscus can enchant with its large, colorful flowers almost all year round.
Flowers in the garden
A wonderful, flowering shrub for the garden is the hardy Hibiscus syriacus, known to us as the garden marshmallow. It blooms in late summer when many other plants have already flowered. With its countless flowers, it attracts attention as a solitary plant and offers privacy as a flowering hedge in summer.
Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea and herbal tea with added hibiscus are popular thirst quenchers with a strong taste, not only in summer. With its high content of vitamin C and antioxidants, it has a he alth-promoting effect. Hibiscus tea contains neither caffeine nor toxins and can therefore be drunk in large quantities. Only the flowers are used.
Hibiscus as a medicinal plant and skin care product
The hibiscus flowers are not only beautiful to look at, they are also used as medicine and in skin care. Hibiscus is said to have a supportive, blood pressure-lowering effect, but it cannot replace medication. Hibiscus flower extract is a component of many skin creams; it counteracts moisture loss and ensures supple skin.
