Honeymoon™ Deep Red Hibiscus is a stunning, bushy perennial with large, glossy, dark green leaves. Massive, velvety red saucer-shaped flowers bloom from mid summer into fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and 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 '- 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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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
IMAGE: Photoset by Ball Seed, Hibiscus Honeymoon Deep Red
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
