Hibiscus 'Fireball'

Perennial Hibiscus

PP#13631

Tips for Homeowners:

Cut back the woody stems in the early spring. Remove old flowers just to tidy it up.

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Huge dinner plate-sized flowers are stunning in the late season garden and creates a tropical flair.

  • 8-10" red flowers
  • Dark green leaves with purple highlights in summer
  • Easy to grow

Perfect for the water's edge, as a specimen in the landscape or looks phenomenal in hedge formation along a fence or building.

Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: Red

Interesting Notes about Perennial Hibiscus:

Grows best in moist, well-drained soil where even larger flowers will result if kept well-watered. Though it is the late to come up in the spring, this plant will quickly grow to reach its full potential.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Fast Growing
  • Low Maintenance
  • Focal Point
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Specimen
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Purple

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Humming-birds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained