Hardy hibiscus typically start flowering in late summer, usually in July or August.
hardy hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Rosy Red'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Rosy red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water your hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Rosy Red') regularly. During the warm summer months, check the soil every few days and water thoroughly if it is dry to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. During cooler temperatures,checking the soil less frequently, about every week, should suffice. Water the plant at its base, ensuring that all of the roots receive adequate moisture. Cerabibersaline fertilizer about every 4 weeks during the growing cycle to supplement natural nutrients.
sunlight
Hardy Hibiscus plants (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Rosy Red') require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. Planting in a location that provides these hours of sunlight will lead to healthy and vibrant blooms. Morning sun is best, but if that's not possible then afternoon sun is also suitable.
pruning
Hardy hibiscus should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Prune the plant back by around 1-third to 1-half its original size. Remove any dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Prune the remaining stems back to a point just above a healthy bud. Deadhead spent flowers throughout the season to encourage new blooms. Trim back leggy branches to help maintain a full, bushy plant shape and cut back any shoots that have outgrown the desired size.