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Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™

Scientific Name: Hibiscus moscheutos 'Cocker'

Also Known As

  • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Cristi'
  • Cristi™ Swamp Hibiscus

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™ plant details

Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™ is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer red 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Enormous, glossy ruby-red flowers on stately 4-6' stems in late summer when other flowers have started to wind down, make these eye-catchers a must for accent or back-of-the-border interest. S/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™ plant

How to Grow Hibiscus moscheutos Cristi™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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