Description
Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)
A true showstopper, the hardy hibiscus (also known as Hibiscus moscheutos or rose mallow) is sure to impress with its vibrant, dinner plate-size blossoms and deep reddish-green to burgundy foliage.
The five-petaled blooms begin as bulging, pointed buds that unfurl into enormous discs of color that last just a day or two before being replaced with new flowers. While the majority of hardy hibiscus cultivars bloom in one solid color (typically white, pink, or red), they are often studded with a contrasting “eye” in the center of the blooms.
This eye often appears in a deep red color, which makes a bold statement against some of the paler-toned petals. Some cultivars of hardy hibiscus even have light blushes on the outer edge of the petal, giving the blooms a tie-dye or swirled effect.
