Photo of Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' flower by Jane Unger

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Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore'

Also Known As

  • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Lady Baltimore'
  • Hardy Hibiscus
  • Rose Mallow
  • Swamp Mallow

Plant type

shrub, perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 40"-60"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' plant details

Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore'

Plant type: perennial aquatic shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 40 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely 6-8" pink flowers with a red eye top 4' stalks of shiny deeply cut foliage mid-summer into fall... a beautiful and reliable back-of-the border standout. S/M
HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS, a hardy perennial variety with large 5-6" pink hollyhock like flowers with a satiny red center and ruffled slightly overlapping petals. Dark green purplish maple cut leaves on a bushy 4-5' plant. Likes sun to part shade, blooming mid summer thur fall. Hardy zone 4-9
Beautiful clear medium pink, up to 10" wide flowers are an eye-catcher on this 5' tall, 3-4' wide plant. The bloom is splashed red in the center and is great contrast to the dark green foliage. Prefers average to moist soil in full sun. They do best in and love a long, hot summer.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' plant

How to Grow Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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