Hibiscus moscheutos 'Balhiblu' LUNA BLUSH typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in July or August.
hardy hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Balhiblu' LUNA BLUSH
Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Balhiblu' LUNA BLUSH) is a vigorous, hardy perennial shrub with stunning, bi-directional, vibrant, magenta-pink flowers, fading to light pink in maturity. Growing up to 3-4 feet tall and wide, its glossy, dark green foliage creates a backdrop to the huge, 8 inch flowers. Blooms appear throughout summer and into fall with regular deadheading, attracting butterflies & hummingbirds to the garden. Easy to care for and tolerant of dry conditions, this versatile plant can be grown in borders or containers and is a great choice for hot, humid climates.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White with pink rim and deep red eye Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,pink
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Balhiblu' LUNA BLUSH) should be watered deeply and regularly to help them thrive. Water them as frequently as needed to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering as this can cause rot. Generally, Hardy hibiscus should be watered about once per week or every 5-6 days. During hot weather, however, you may need to water more often so that the soil does not become overly dry.
sunlight
Hardy hibiscus plants require a full sun position for best flowering. This means they need 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day during the peak growing season (usually from spring to late summer). During the rest of the year, they can tolerate some partial shade, but will still benefit from some direct sunlight, particularly in the mornings. As with most plants, the flowering of the hibiscus will be better if it receives some sun in late afternoon, but be aware that it will need to have shade to protect its foliage from drying out.
pruning
Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Balhiblu' LUNA BLUSH) should be pruned in early to mid spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should involve the removal of dead or damaged stems and some light shaping of the overall shrub. Pruning should not involve removal more than 1-third of the total foliage.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Aug
Starts Flowering
