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Hibiscus moscheutos (Southern Belle Group)
Also Known As
- Hibiscus moscheutos 'Southern Belle'
- Hibiscus moscheutos Southern Belle Group
- Hardy Hibiscus
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Hibiscus moscheutos (Southern Belle Group) plant details
Hibiscus moscheutos (Southern Belle Group) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus moscheutos (Southern Belle Group)
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: big flowers, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus moscheutos (Southern Belle Group)
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and rich
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How to Grow Hibiscus moscheutos (Southern Belle Group)
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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