Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red'

Also Known As

Halberdleaf Rosemallow
Lufkin Red Hardy Hibiscus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red' plant details

Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: bog garden, compact, container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

4-5" wide deep rose red flowers are produced in abundance with the show beginning in late spring or early summer and continuing until fall. Lufkin Red is a hardy perennial Hibiscus with a compact upright to spreading habit. This cultivar along with Lufkin White were developed for resistance to leaf spot diseases as well as flower color and their compact upright form by Cecile Pounders and the ARS division of the USDA at McNeill, MS and tested at the Poplarville, MS station for 5 years. These are selections from seedlings of Hibiscus laevis, the Halberdleaf Rosemallow. The huge flowers and clump forming habit of our native 'Hardy Hibiscus' make them excellent for adding bold summer color to the perennial garden and landscape. You can also use them as the center piece for large container gardens, in bog gardens, at the edges of ponds, or in any other sunny and consistently moist site.

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Gardening facts about Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red' plant

How to Grow Hibiscus laevis 'Lufkin Red'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant