Hibiscus

Hibiscus flowers might be the most dramatic in the garden and can bloom as large as a child's head in gorgeous colors. The hibiscus plant itself is large and dramatic, and it needs plenty of space to show off. Although the huge funnel-shape flowers seldom last more than a day, they are abundant and the plant blooms over several weeks. The large leaves tend to draw Japanese beetles. Hibiscus needs plenty of water, so grow it in rich, loose, well-drained soil where you can water it easily and regularly during dry spells.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

6-11

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

4-10 feet tall

Plant Width:

3-5 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Attracts Butterflies,Tolerates Wet Soil,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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'Blue River II' hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Blue River II' shows off 10-inch-wide, pure-white blooms on 6-foot stems in midsummer to fall. Zones 5-10
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'Fireball' hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fireball' is one of the most stunning perennial hibiscus. It bears bold red flowers to 12 inches across on 5-foot-tall stems. It grows 3 feet wide. Zones 5-9
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_Hibiscus makinoi_

Hibiscus makinoi shows off large pink flowers to 5 inches wide. It bears fuzzy green foliage and can grow 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Zones 7-10
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'Lord Baltimore' hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Lord Baltimore' bears 10-inch-wide, bright cherry-red flowers on 4-foot stems in midsummer to fall. Zones 5-10
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'Luna Pink Swirl' hibiscus

Hibiscus 'Luna Pink Swirl' is a compact selection bearing 8-inch-wide flowers in pink and white. It grows 3 feet tall and wide. Zones 5-10
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'Luna Red' hibiscus

Hibiscus 'Luna Red' is a compact selection at 2-3 feet tall. Its 8-inch, deep burgundy flowers bloom from midsummer to fall. Zones 5-10
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White rose mallow

Hibiscus coccineus albus is a Texas native that offers pure white flowers from summer to fall. It loves moist soil and grows 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Zones 6-11
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'Strawberry Swirl' hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Strawberry Swirl' offers creamy-pink and white flowers with red centers and maple-shape foliage. It grows 4 feet tall and wide. Zones 4-10
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Scarlet rose mallow

Hibiscus coccineus is a dramatic plant that grows to 7 feet tall and bears 5-inch, brilliant red flowers in summer. Zones 7-9
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Garden Plans

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Multiple Pots Container Garden

Plant It With

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Joe Pye weed

Joe Pye weed matches hibiscus in stature but bears flattish heads of dusty-rose flowers in contrast to the bold funnel-shape flowers of hibiscus.

Miscanthus

Tall miscanthus planted among hibiscus presents a natural-looking scene, and they thrive under similar conditions.

Turtlehead

The tubular pink or white flowers of turtlehead are good companions for hibiscus in sunny, damp places. Plant turtleheads at the feet of hibiscus to camouflage unattractive stems.

Propagation

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Seed
Division
Stem Cuttings