Plants in genus hibiscus
Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' is a deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped growth habit. It features large, single, saucer-shaped white flowers with a striking scarlet center, blooming from July until frost. This plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and is deer resistant. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions and is tolerant of full sun, cold, heat, humidity, and salt spray, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Hibiscus acetosella 'African Rose'
Hibiscus acetosella 'African Rose' is known for its deep burgundy foliage resembling maple leaves. It produces flowers ranging from deep red to pinkish hues and thrives in full sun. This drought-tolerant plant is used as a hedge, in mixed borders, or as a standalone specimen.
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 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 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 'Perfect Storm'
Hibiscus 'Perfect Storm' is a compact plant with striking dark purple foliage and large blush pink flowers with a red eye, blooming from late June to September. It grows up to 3 feet tall and is low maintenance, with upright stalks that remain through winter. This plant thrives in moist soils and is a favorite among bees.
Hibiscus 'Copper Queen'
Hibiscus 'Copper Queen' is an improved version of 'Kopper King', featuring darker foliage that retains its reddish color throughout the summer. This compact plant grows to 4 feet tall and produces huge 11-inch wide flowers that open light pink and change to white with a raspberry eye. 'Copper Queen' is a stunning addition to sunny garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
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 '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.