Head Over Heels® Desire™ Hibiscus is a compact, bushy perennial with dark green glossy leaves tinted with burgundy. Large, ruffled true red flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Hibiscus moscheutos acts as a host for 28 species of butterflies and moths, as well as supports the specialized bee Ptilothrix bombiformis. Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2 '- 3' |
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Spread: |
3' - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation. Potential issues include canker, rust, leaf spot, and occasional insects. Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked. Leaf scorch will happen if soils dry out.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
