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    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.

    By: Almost Eden

    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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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