Hibiscus

Hibiscus flowers are probably 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 needs plenty of space to show off. Although the huge funnel-shaped flowers each seldom lasts 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 a 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, depending on variety

Plant Width:

3-5 feet wide, depending on variety

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 large, 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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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- to 3-feet tall. Its 8-inch deep burgundy red flowers bloom from mid-summer to fall. Zones 5-10
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Strawberry Swirl hibiscus

(Hibiscus moscheutos 'Strawberry Swirl') offers creamy-pink and white flowers with a red center and maple-shape foliage. It grows 4 feet tall and wide. Zones 4-10
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Swamp hibiscus

(Hibiscus coccineus) grows to 7-feet tall and bears brilliant red 5-inch flowers in summer. It is a dramatic plant for Zones 7-9
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