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Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'

Also Known As

  • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Lord Baltimore'
  • Hardy Hibiscus
  • Lord Baltimore Common Rose Mallow
  • Lord Baltimore Swamp Rose Mallow
  • Rose Mallow
  • Swamp Mallow

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 40"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 40 IN wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Over an extra-long summer blooming period, this 4-5' perennial produces its enormous 10" ruffled crimson-red flowers against a background of dark-green foliage and mahogany stems...a ?lordly? sight, for sure! S/M
HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS, a hardy perennial variety with one of the largest crimson red flowers up to 8-10". Five petaled hollyock like flowers with ruffled slightly overlapping petals. Blooming from mid summer to fall, growing 4-5' tall in sun to part shade. Hardy zone 4-9.
Common Rose or 'Swamp Mallow' but takes average soil as well as moist. Strong growing, classic garden plant. Red flowers up to 8" across are just stunning. This is the most popular Red Hibiscus in the trade and for good reason!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore' plant

How to Grow Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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