Red Pond Hibiscus (Moscheutos)
Winter Hardy to zone 3!
Luna Red Hibiscus is an excellent pond plant that has lovely, large red blooms that grace the foliage of these hardy hibiscus plants. Plants grow 2.5 - 3 feet tall and the flowers can be quite large and impressive! Blooms later in the summer when other plants are fading. This is a real POP of color! Flowers on Luna Red Hibiscus bloom on hardy, shrub-like foliage and are drenched in color. Luna Red Hibiscus is very short, growing 2 - 2.5 feet tall. Plant outside the pond or in the pond with up to 2 inches of water over the top of the pot. Luna Red Hibiscus comes back better each year! Very winter hardy. Pinch the tops for more lateral branching. ALWAYS A CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
Height Grows 24-30 inches tall
Width 18 - 24 inch spread
Sunlight Requirements Full sun to part shade
Moisture Requirements Moist soil or with up to 2 inches of water above the roots
Bloom time: Summer
Zone Very cold tolerant and winter hardy to minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit
Plant this hardy hibiscus in heavy loam soil in containers and place in your pond with up to 2 inches of water over container, in full sun. May be planted in pots or in your landscape, keep soil moist and plant in full sun. Gets prettier each year and very winter hardy in the north! Hibiscus make exceptional pond plants!
