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Draw the center
In the middle of your page, draw a small circle. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hibiscus
This cartoon hibiscus has a small center, five big round petals, a dark star in the middle, a long stamen with pollen and two leaves. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon hibiscus, step by step
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Draw five big petals
Around the circle, draw five big round petals with a small dip at the top of each one.
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Add the petal lines
Draw a dark star shape in the middle and some thin lines going out on each petal.
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Draw the long stamen
From the center, draw a long thin tube that sticks out and up to the side.
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Add the pollen
At the end of the tube, draw a bunch of tiny round dots.
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Draw the leaves
Behind the flower, draw two big pointy leaves with a line down the middle.
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Color your hibiscus
Red for the petals, dark red for the center, yellow for the stamen and pollen, and green for the leaves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hibiscus
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Five big petals
Hibiscus petals are wide and round. Let them overlap a little.
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Long stamen
The long tube sticking out is what makes it a hibiscus.
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Dark middle
Color the star shape in the middle dark red.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your hibiscus, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hibiscus in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hibiscus easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Where do hibiscus flowers grow?
Hibiscus flowers grow in warm places like India, Hawaii and other tropical countries.
Can you make tea from hibiscus?
Yes. Some kinds of hibiscus are dried and used to make a red tea.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hibiscus?
Red, dark red, yellow and green.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
