Family: Malvaceae

Scientific Name: Hibiscus x moscheutos Rio Grande

Common Name: Hibiscus Rio Grande

DescriptionA hardy Hibiscus with large single red flowers.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone(4)5-9
Sunlightfull, at least 6 hours
Moistureonce established can tolerate normal conditions, need to be kept well watered until established
Soil & Siteaverage, well drained
Growing Mediaaverage, not soggy
Flowerslarge single red flowers
Stemsstems die back to the ground in zone #5
Maintenanceafter the first killing frost cut back to about 6-10 inches, flowers wilt to a mushy mash the second day, if this bothers you they can be removed
Propagationcuttings
Misc FactsBe patient in the spring they are slow to start growing.
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