Honeymoon™ Deep Red Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Ambizu'
SKU
44096
Velvet red flowers reach 6 to 8 inches wide! The show-stopping flowers adorn a compact, well-branched, mounding plant from Summer to Fall. A beautiful addition to perennial borders, or excellent in planters, inside or out. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil consistently moist.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hi-BIS-kus mos-KEW-tos |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 24 to 30. in. tall, 20 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer until Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil. Fertilize in early spring and regularly during the growing season. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance, and pinch stems back to promote bushier growth. Can be hard pruned to the ground in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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