Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos

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Varieties We Bring In

StandardHibiscus moscheutosSummerific Lilac CrushHibiscus moscheutosSummerific Ballet SlippersHibiscus moscheutos

Hardy Hibiscus11 varieties

These are the varieties we bring in through the season. Not every one is on the lot at a given time.

Please call (904) 471-0440 to confirm the variety and size you want before you make the trip.

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Standard Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 1 gal - $9.953 gal - $14.95
Summerific Lilac Crush Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Ballet Slippers Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Candy Crush Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Cherry Choco Latte Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Edge of Night Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Evening Rose Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Perfect Storm Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95
Summerific Valentine's Crush Hibiscus	Starting at: 3 gal - $34.95

Monrovia® Varieties

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Moonshadow Rosita Hibiscus moscheutos	Starting at: #2 - $49.95

Sizes & varieties

1 galFrom$9.95

Standard

#2MonroviaFrom$49.95

Moonshadow Rosita

3 galFrom$14.95

Standard · Summerific Lilac Crush · Summerific Ballet Slippers · Summerific Berry Awesome · Summerific Candy Crush · Summerific Cherry Choco Latte · Summerific Edge of Night · Summerific Evening Rose · Summerific Perfect Storm · Summerific Valentine's Crush

We received some Hardy Hibiscus on Jul 20, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

Sizes & Pricing

1 galFrom$9.95

#2MonroviaFrom$49.95

3 galFrom$14.95

Last received Jul 20, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun, Part Sun

WaterHigh

Mature size3-7 feet × 3-5 feet

Visit Nursery

Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew

Pet safety guide

LightFull Sun, Part Sun

WaterHigh

Mature size3-7 feet × 3-5 feet

Visit Nursery

Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew Pet safety guide

About Hardy Hibiscus

Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a native wetland perennial producing enormous flowers — often 8–12 inches across — in shades of white, pink, or red from summer through fall. In NE Florida zone 9b it dies back to the ground in winter and returns vigorously each spring, making it a showstopping addition to rain gardens, pond edges, or moist borders.

Plant details

Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: Loam, Clay, Wet, Organic

Care essentials

Light

Plant Hardy Hibiscus in full sun (6+ hours daily) for maximum flowering; partial shade is tolerated but significantly reduces bloom production in NE Florida's conditions.

Water

Hardy Hibiscus prefers consistently moist to wet soil — it is native to wetland margins. Water deeply and regularly, especially during Florida's dry season (Nov–May). It can tolerate brief dry periods once well-established.

Soil & Fertilizer

Plant in rich, moist soil amended with compost; avoid poor dry sands without organic matter. Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring as new growth emerges. In zone 9b it dies back to the roots in winter and re-sprouts reliably each spring — do not remove root crowns.