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Hibiscus Seeds - Luna Red
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(Hibiscus Moscheutos Luna Red) - With deep, rich red 6 - 8 inch blooms and dark green foliage, this perennial is an absolute eye-catcher! Grown from flower seed, it is a compact, well-branched plant that is ideal for container plantings and landscape use. It reaches 24 - 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide and has a long bloom season.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover lightly, seed should be visible
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 - 36 inches
Hibiscus (Hibiscus Moscheutos Luna Red) - With deep, rich red 6 - 8 inch blooms and dark green foliage, this perennial is an absolute eye-catcher! Grown from Hibiscus seed, it is a compact, well-branched plant that is ideal for container plantings and landscape use. It reaches 24 - 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide and has a long bloom season.
Tropical red blooms
Hibiscus attracts pollinators such as, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This flower is also used to make tea and extract.
Hibiscus seed | luna red
How to grow
How To Grow Hibiscus From Seed: Start the seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is predicted. It is recommended to nick the seeds with a knife and soak them over night in warm water. Sow the flower seeds into small pots or starter trays using well-draining, sterile potting mix. Lightly cover the seed and keep moist, but not soggy. The seeds can actually rot if the soil is too wet. Keeping the temperature consistently warm and the soil consistently moist will aid germination.
After seedlings have developed and there are several sets of true leaves with the stems having begun to harden and become woody, the young Hibiscus plant can be moved to larger pots or to a protected place in the garden. These tender young plants should be introduced to the sun gradually over several days. At this point a water soluble fertilizer can be used.
- Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Cover lightly, seed should be visible
Flower Care
Once established, hardy Hibiscus withstands a variety of environmental conditions although it prefers a weekly deep watering. Hibiscus care includes deadheading the blooms to keep the plant producing more flowers all summer and into the fall.
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 5 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes