Hibiscus moscheutos 'Honeymoon Deep Red' - Swamp Rose Mallow
🌿 Features
Type: Ornamental shrub
Common name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Honeymoon Deep Red
Flower color: Deep 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: Zone 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
✂️ Maintenance
Very easy to cultivate. Prune lightly in spring to encourage dense branching and abundant flowering. Apply organic mulch around the base to regulate moisture.
Balanced fertilization in early season promotes prolonged and vigorous flowering.
No staking required thanks to its naturally robust structure.
This hardy shrub offers a majestic presence in hedges, as a specimen plant, or as a background plant in beds, with spectacular deep red flowers in late summer.

