Quick Facts

• Plant Family: Malvaviscus (Hibiscus family)

• Bloom Time: Spring through fall (abundant in summer)

• Mature Size: Can grow anywhere from 3 to 10 feet tall and wide

• Colors: Primarily bright red, with some pink and white cultivars available

• Light Requirement: Full sun to deep shade 

Care & Cultivation

• Hardiness: Root hardy; it may die back in a hard winter freeze but will vigorously regrow in the spring.

• Soil: Highly adaptable to clay, loam, limestone, and sandy soils.

• Watering: Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, but performs best with regular watering.

• Pruning: Prune back hard in late winter or early spring to encourage dense growth and control the shape.