Plants in genus hibiscus
Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' is a late-blooming ornamental shrub with vibrant green foliage and 3-inch double lavender blooms with a dark maroon center. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and is adaptable to various conditions, thriving in partial shade. This long-lived, deciduous shrub is heat and humidity tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for privacy hedges.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President's Red'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President's Red' is a tropical shrub known for its striking vermillion-red blooms with ruffled petals that last throughout the growing season. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. It can grow between 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide, thriving in full sun and moist environments. Suitable for USDA zones 10-11, this hibiscus adds a vibrant splash of color to warm climate gardens.
Hibiscus 'Heartthrob'
Hibiscus 'Heartthrob' is a plant introduced in 2012, known for its 9-inch wide red-black flowers. It forms a 4-foot tall clump and blooms from early summer to the end of September, making it suitable for pond edges or average-moisture garden beds.
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Lady Baltimore'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Lady Baltimore' is a deciduous shrub known for its large, dinnerplate-sized blooms with ruffled, overlapping petals. The flowers are a vibrant pink with deep scarlet centers and attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. This plant grows up to 5 feet tall and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Party Favor'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Party Favor' is known for its enormous pink petals with red-eyed centers, blooming all summer long. It attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant grows up to 5 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade.
Hibiscus moscheutos ssp. lasiocarpos
Hibiscus moscheutos ssp. lasiocarpos is a perennial native to the Midwest US, known for its large, flared white flowers with a wine-black blotch at the base. It grows on thick green stalks up to 3 feet tall and has hairy round green leaves. The dried seed pods provide food for birds, adding ecological value to this ornamental plant.
Hibiscus 'Moy Grande'
Hibiscus 'Moy Grande' is known for its giant flowers, over 1 foot across, in bright blue-red hues. This 5-foot tall and wide clump blooms from midsummer to early fall, attracting hummingbirds. It is a striking addition to gardens, offering a tropical look with its large, vibrant flowers.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot' is a vibrant plant with variegated foliage in shades of green, white, pink, and burgundy. It produces prolific red flowers throughout the season, attracting pollinators. This hibiscus grows 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, thriving in full sun and moist environments.
Hibiscus 'French Vanilla'
Hibiscus 'French Vanilla' is a low-maintenance plant with pale yellow flowers featuring a burgundy throat, growing up to 4 feet tall. It blooms from June through September and is drought-tolerant for short periods. This plant thrives in standing shallow water and is primarily pollinated by bees, adding a tropical touch to gardens.
Hibiscus 'Cranberry Crush'
Hibiscus 'Cranberry Crush' is a perennial with brilliant red, almost scarlet flowers on 4-foot tall stalks. Blooming from midsummer through early fall, it thrives in moist soils and is fairly drought-tolerant, attracting bees as primary pollinators.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Carpa'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Carpa' is a shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall, featuring creamy-yellow-edged green leaves and lilac-lavender double flowers in summer. It thrives in moist soil and is native to Chinese sea cliffs and streams, making it a resilient choice for gardens. This hibiscus adds a tropical touch with its colorful blooms and patterned foliage.
Hibiscus coccineus 'Swamp Angel'
Hibiscus coccineus 'Swamp Angel' is a striking plant with 8-foot tall green stems and marijuana-like foliage, featuring pure white, five-petaled flowers that bloom from summer through fall. It is a favorite of hummingbirds and thrives in moist soils, though it can tolerate drought.
Hibiscus mutabilis 'Flora Plena'
Hibiscus mutabilis 'Flora Plena' is a tall plant reaching up to 10 feet, known for its bold, fuzzy green leaves. It produces large, double rosy-pink flowers resembling camellias, which fade to light pink. The flowers bloom in late October and November, adding a striking presence to gardens.
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red' is a compact, bushy plant celebrated for its enormous burgundy-red flowers. This hardy hibiscus is cold tolerant to zone 4 and heat tolerant to zone 9, making it versatile across various climates. It attracts butterflies and bees, is deer resistant, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. The plant requires moderate moisture and benefits from pruning dead shoots in late autumn.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' is a hardy shrub that grows 8-10 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, featuring large double pink flowers with deep-magenta centers. It blooms from summer through fall and attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This plant is tolerant of heat, drought, and urban conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny or partially shaded gardens.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Peach'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Peach' is a tropical shrub known for its large, double blossoms with ruffled petals. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, growing 5 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, it prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Pruning after flowering encourages branching, making it a vibrant addition to warm climate gardens.
Hibiscus sinosyriacus
Hibiscus sinosyriacus is a striking perennial native to southern China, known for its large, lavender flowers with a red center that bloom throughout the summer. This plant, a favorite of hummingbirds, grows up to 8 feet tall and features glossy, dark green leaves. It thrives in chalky soils and is a hybrid between Hibiscus paramutabilis and Hibiscus syriacus. Besides its ornamental appeal, parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes, such as diuretics and expectorants.
Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'
Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night' is a compact plant with the darkest purple foliage and 8-inch soft pink flowers with a bright red eye. It thrives in moist soil and is low maintenance, with dormant stalks remaining upright in winter. This hibiscus attracts bees and grows well in standing shallow water.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Danica'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Danica' is a deciduous shrub with deep raspberry buds that open to creamy white blooms with pink hints. The double petals have deep red veins, and the nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This non-invasive plant blooms from mid-summer through fall and is deer resistant, tolerating cold, heat, humidity, and salt spray.
Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'
Hibiscus 'Mars Madness' features magenta-red petals with hints of pink and a darker center, blooming from mid-summer to fall. It grows over 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with new foliage emerging coppery-purple and aging to olive green.
Hibiscus lasiocarpus
Hibiscus lasiocarpus is a native plant of the southeastern US, known for its large, hairy leaves and pink or white flowers with a red center. It naturally occurs in moist soils but adapts well to garden conditions, making it a versatile addition to any landscape.