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Perennial Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Growing Conditions
Sun exposure: full sun (6 or more hours of sunlight a day)
Soil: performs best in average to wet garden soils
Traits
Special Care Instructions
Some varieties of perennial hibiscus are quite large but can be kept to a more reasonable size by cutting the plants back by half in late spring, when the plants are about 10” tall. The plants will be shorter and bushy, with smaller, but more numerous flowers.
Flowering Time
Flowering starts midsummer Hibiscus produce nectar for both butterflies and hummingbirds.
Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Perennial Hibiscus are sun-loving natives that are terrific garden plants being tough and low maintenance. They grow best planted in full sun and take average to wet soils. A heat lover, perennial Hibiscus are slow to leaf out in spring. They generally start to emerge in Ohio around mid-May. Don’t be concerned and think they’re dead. Once it warms up perennial hibiscus are fast growers.
Producing huge flowers, up to 10" wide, in a variety of bright colors including shades of red, pink, white, and bi-colors, Hibiscus provide bold color that is easily seen and appreciated from quite a distance, and some of the newer selections boast bronze or purple foliage.
Perennial Hibiscus are large plants growing 3-6’ tall depending on variety and look best planted in the middle or back of the border. However, don’t be afraid to cut the plants back in late spring to maintain a more reasonable size.
Varieties
Soil: performs best in average to wet garden soils
Traits
Special Care Instructions
Some varieties of perennial hibiscus are quite large but can be kept to a more reasonable size by cutting the plants back by half in late spring, when the plants are about 10” tall. The plants will be shorter and bushy, with smaller, but more numerous flowers.
Flowering Time
Flowering starts midsummer Hibiscus produce nectar for both butterflies and hummingbirds.
Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Perennial Hibiscus are sun-loving natives that are terrific garden plants being tough and low maintenance. They grow best planted in full sun and take average to wet soils. A heat lover, perennial Hibiscus are slow to leaf out in spring. They generally start to emerge in Ohio around mid-May. Don’t be concerned and think they’re dead. Once it warms up perennial hibiscus are fast growers.
Producing huge flowers, up to 10" wide, in a variety of bright colors including shades of red, pink, white, and bi-colors, Hibiscus provide bold color that is easily seen and appreciated from quite a distance, and some of the newer selections boast bronze or purple foliage.
Perennial Hibiscus are large plants growing 3-6’ tall depending on variety and look best planted in the middle or back of the border. However, don’t be afraid to cut the plants back in late spring to maintain a more reasonable size.
Varieties
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Heartthrob 4' tall x 6' wide
| • | Glossy, near-black buds open to dramatic deep red blossoms with a blackish red center. |
| • | The huge, 8-10” wide flowers have rounded, overlapping petals with a hint of ruffling on the edges. |
| • | Bright yellow pollen in the center of each blossom pops with contrast. |
| • | Heartthrob forms a compact, well-branched, rounded clump and at just 4’ tall, it fits nicely into the back of the border, offering outstanding late summer interest. |
Midnight Marvel 48" tall x 48" wide
| • | Large, 8-9” pure red flowers absolutely glow against the purple leaves. |
| • | The foliage is the darkest of any perennial hibiscus yet. |
| • | Flowers open over an unusually long time, starting in midsummer and not quitting until well into fall. |
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Plum Fantasy 4-5' tall x 4-5' wide
| • | Large red buds open to 8-9" hot fuchsia flowers with a distinctly puckered texture. |
| • | Incredibly floriferous and blooms for months. |
| • | Dark green foliage takes on purple tones in late summer. |
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| • | Blood red flowers, 6-8" across, are borne profusely in late summer on strong, sturdy stems. |
| • | Robust, shrub-like plants have thick textured green foliage that is more resistant to Japanese Beetles than other varieties. |
| • | This older selection has the best habit, forming a perfect mound, 3’ x 3’, of dense foliage to show case it's flowers. |
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Satan 3' tall x 3' wide
Luna Pink Swirl
| • | A seed propagated perennial hibiscus series that has gained in popularity because of its compact, well-branched, shrubby habit. |
| • | Flowers measuring 6-8” across are produced from mid-summer to frost. |
| • | For best color, plant in a partly shaded area. |
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Midwest Native
The Luna Series 24-36" tall x 24" wide
| • | Large pink and white flowers with cranberry-red centers |
Luna Red
| • | Large, bright burgundy-red blooms |
Luna Rose
| • | Large, rosy-pink flowers |
Pink Clouds Perennial Hibiscus
