Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century'

Also Known As

Turn of the Century Hardy Mallow

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century' plant details

Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: late-to-break-dormancy, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge flowers alternate deep-red and light pink in their unusual and BEEutiful late summer flowers on this compact 6-8' shrub-like perennial. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Outstanding 7 inch bi-colored pinwheel flowers shading from pale pink to near red atop sturdy 6' plants this behaves as a perennial here dying back to the ground in winter, be warned it is very late to emerge in spring so do not declare it dead prematurely.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS a hardy variety producing the most unusual 10" bi-colored blooms ranging from dark red to light pink on the same flower. Flowering from mid summer to frost with the appearance of a large pinwheel. Likes sun to part shade, growing 4-5' tall in sun to part shade. Hardy zone 4-10.