Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red' - Rose Mallow
🌿 Features
Type: Ornamental shrub
Common Name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Luna Red
Flower Color: Vibrant Red
Flower Diameter: 10–12 cm
Mature Height: 150–200 cm
Mature Width: 120–150 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering Period: August to October
Exposure: Full sun
Watering Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone: Zones 5 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes (bees and butterflies)
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
✂️ Care
Very easy to cultivate. Prune lightly in spring to encourage dense branching and abundant flowering. Apply an organic mulch at the base to regulate moisture.
Balanced fertilization early in the season promotes prolonged and vigorous blooming.
No staking required due to its naturally robust structure.
This hardy shrub provides a majestic presence as a hedge, specimen plant, or at the back of a border, with spectacular late summer flowers.

