Common Name Type Family Zone Height Spread Bloom Time Bloom Description Sun Water Maintenance Suggested Use Flower Attracts Tolerate |
hardy hibiscus Herbaceous perennial Malvaceae 5 to 9 2.00 to 3.00 feet 2.00 to 3.00 feet July to September White with pink markings and a red center Full sun Medium to wet Low Rain Garden Showy Butterflies Deer, Wet Soil |
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun. Best in moist, organically rich soils, but does surprisingly well in average garden soils as long as those soils are not allowed to dry out. Regular deep watering is advisable. Immune to the heat and humidity of the deep South. Tolerates some light shade, but full sun with good air circulation produces the best flowers, the strongest stems and the best environment for resisting potential diseases. Site in locations protected from wind to minimize the risk of wind burn. Pinch back growing tips when they reach 8” and again at 12” if bushy plants are desired. Deadhead individual flowers to maintain plant appearance. Cut back stems to approximately 3-4 inches in late autumn. New growth shoots are slow to emerge in spring. However, once new growth begins, it proceeds quite rapidly. Plants will benefit from regular fertilization during the growing season. |
Information on this page is generally from Missouri Botanical Gardens, Dave’s Garden, All things Plants or Texas Superstar |
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