NATURE ATTRACTION – Always in flower and easy to grow the unique Brazilian ‘Many Flowers’ Pavonia will produce an elegant, long season display of showy blooms. It adds a touch of class to any patio collection with its miniature sized hibiscus flowers in bright red and purple hues. Also known as Brazilian Red Rocket, you’ll get flowers upon flowers year round.
KEY TIPS – Yearly pruning is recommended during late fall. Trim about one third to one half of the growth off of any healthy branches. Also, remove small spindly twigs at base and any dead or damaged branches too. New growth will occur in a bushier habit. Flowers ensue from new growth.
SHELF LIFE – Water the plants thoroughly letting the excess water drain through the bottom of the pot(s).
PLANT Preparation- Cut away any yellow or brown leaves or broken stems that may have occurred.  This grooming is completely normal and will take place as the plant grows.
POTTED PLANTS- Transplant into larger 6 inch containers separately or together in one larger container. You can transplant one pot size per year in spring or summer up to a 12 inch container per plant.
SUPPORT – Classified as a shrub, they can be grown with or without support.
Soil- They like bagged potting mixes for houseplants that will drain well.  Most garden centers carry various brand names with perlite, vermiculite, soil and sand. 
GARDEN PREPARATION – If you live where it rarely dips below 40 degrees, they may be planted directly into the garden. If your soil is clayish amend it with a standard garden soil for adequate drainage.
PLANTING SPACING – If planting in garden space 24-26 inches apart.
PLANT HEIGHT AND WIDTH – These will 3-4 feet tall and 15-20 inches wide in about 12-24 months.
Water- Water the plants thoroughly letting the excess water drain through the bottom of the pot. Be sure to keep excess water out of any saucer underneath pot. They need only average watering of about once a week year round.
FERTILIZER- To promote more flowers use a well balanced fertilizer like Roberta’s Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) once a week March through August. They enjoy leaf feeding as often as you like.
LIGHTING- Plants prefer full sun in summer. Partial in winter is o.k.
Blooming – These will bloom heaviest mid-spring through late summer and periodically year round!
TEMPERATURE ZONE 9 to 11- When nights stay above 55 degrees place your plants outside and leave them there all summer long- the hotter the better. The point is they like a change in day to night temperatures. When temperatures drop below 55 degrees in the autumn, bring your plants inside. If you live where nights rarely drop below 40 degrees, you can leave your plants outside year round.
WINTER CARE – Plants slow down a little from November through April. They may drop some foliage though not much. Place in a bright-lighted room or sunny window and water once a week.
PRUNING – Yearly pruning is recommended during late fall. Trim about one third to one half of the growth off of any healthy branches. Also, remove small spindly twigs at base and any dead or damaged branches too. New growth will occur in a bushier habit. Flowers ensue from new growth.
GROOMING- Remove spent flowers. In addition, cut away any yellow, brown leaves or broken stems that naturally occur. Monthly misting with a solution of soapy water will insure glossy pest free leaves. Mix half teaspoon of standard liquid dish soap in a quart spray bottle of water, shake, and mist the plant profusely.