This live multicolor rainbow hibiscus gudhal live plant has rare hybrid double petals that bring vibrant, eye-catching colour to your balcony, terrace or garden. Gudhal, also called jaswand or China rose, is one of the most loved flowering shrubs in Indian homes. Each flower is large and showy, and a healthy plant produces new buds regularly in warm weather. The double petals give the blooms a fuller, ruffled look than the usual single hibiscus flower. It arrives as a healthy rooted plant, so it is ready to pot up or place in your garden.

Rainbow hibiscus thrives best in full sun, so place it where it gets at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. The listing says it suits indoor and outdoor décor, but flowering will be best on a sunny balcony, terrace or garden. Hibiscus is a thirsty plant, so water it regularly and never let the soil dry out completely in hot weather. Use a large pot with good drainage, because soggy soil can cause bud drop and root rot. Feed it every few weeks with a flowering fertilizer, vermicompost or a potassium-rich feed to support more blooms. [Plant height, pot or bag size and number of colours from the listing.]

If buds drop before opening, check for too little sun, irregular watering or sudden changes in position. Look under the leaves for aphids and mealybugs, and use neem-based sprays or neem cake in the soil as a first step. Prune lightly after a heavy flowering spell to keep the plant bushy and encourage new shoots. Each individual flower lasts only a day or two, but a well-fed plant keeps producing new flowers over a long season. In Mumbai’s warm climate, hibiscus usually flowers for much of the year. Gudhal flowers are also widely used in puja, which makes this a popular plant for Indian gardens. Pair it with a plant stand, a pruning tool and a few fragrant plants like Arabian jasmine for a colourful balcony. Live plants vary slightly, so colour mix and bloom stage may differ from the photo. Check the latest price and buy this rainbow hibiscus plant online in India on Amazon.