Different hardy Hibiscus plants you can find on the market

Here is a selection of Hibiscus moscheutos, also known as ”hardy Hibiscus” , “Rose Mallow”, or “Dinner plate hibiscus”, that do well throughout much of the United States. What is specific about them is that their flowering is large 8 – 10 inches.

Anne Arundel— With rosy pink and red single round flowers that measure 9 inches, Anne Arundel is a Robert Darby hybrid that grows 4-6 feet high and spreads out more each year. Anne Arundel is hardy in zones 4 to 8 with protection in the coldest areas. It blooms from summer to frost.

Blue River II— By far the best of the white hibiscus, Blue River II produces large 10-inch pure white, single round flowers. A Dr. Harold F. Winters hybrid, Blue River II doesn’t have the lipstick red center trademark of the Hibiscus moscheutos. It is a cross between H. militaris and H. moscheutos. One of the parents was found growing along the Blue River in southern Oklahoma, giving it this name. It reaches 4-5 feet high and grows larger each year. It is hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. It blooms from summer to frost.

Pink Clouds — A real winner! An outstanding large-flowered Hibiscus that features intense deep pink flowers that catch the eye from a long distance. This 4-5′ tall and robust plant blooms over a long period and has beautiful mature leaves that are the size, color and shape of Norway maple. Blooms over long period.

Fantasia  — A lovely new hybrid that produces delicately shaded lavender, single round flowers. These 9” blossoms are outlined in scarlet. It reaches 4-5 feet high and grows larger each year. It is hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. It blooms from summer to frost.

Lord Baltimore —Highly recommend for its outstanding hardiness and singular tropical beauty.  One of the best pure red hibiscus, Lord Baltimore produces a grand scarlet red 10 inch single flower. It reaches about 3 to 4 feet high and spreads out more each year. Robert Darby’s most popular hybrid, Lord Baltimore is hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. It blooms from summer to frost. These are large plants that will grow very well. They weigh about two pounds each.

Old Yella — Something brand new in hardy hibiscus colors developed by the Fleming Brothers of Lincoln, Nebraska, after 50 years of breeding efforts. Flowers start as bright yellow buds and then open into 10-12 inch flowers. They have a lipstick-red center contrasting with the creamy, pale yellow satin petals. Old Yella reaches 3 to 4 feet in height. This new hardy Hibiscus moscheutos hybrid has very desirable characteristics for your garden; it has a compact habit; does not spread widely. It is hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. It blooms from summer to frost.

Sweet Caroline  — Charming! A soft, lovely pink, Sweet Caroline produces a wealth of 6-10 inch flowers that are slightly re-flexed and ruffled. They have a deep red center with lightly veined petals. Developed by Dr. Harold F. Winters, Sweet Caroline reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spreads out more each year. It is hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. It blooms from summer to frost.

Southern Belle — A mixed selection of immense (10-inch) single round flowers. The colors can be pink, deep rose, scarlet red, and white with lipstick red centers. These are the largest flowers of the perennial garden. They reach about 4-6 feet high and spread out more each year. Southern Belle is hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. They bloom from summer to frost.

Disco Belle — A selection of huge, 9-inch single round flowering dinner plate hibiscus, including ‘Pink’ and ‘Rosy Red’. We offer individual plants in these varieties, or a collection of the two. These compact hybrids reach about 2½ – 3½ feet high and spread out more each year. They are hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. They bloom from summer to frost.

Summer Poinsettia — New this Year: One of the most impressive hardy Hibiscus, H. coccineus sports a profusion of bold, red, star-shaped flowers. Flowers bear a white rib, resembling the popular holiday pot plant. In the South, this plant is known as ‘Texas Star.’ These are large plants that can reach 6 feet high and spread out more each year. Hardy in zones 4 to 7, with protection in the coldest areas. They bloom from summer to frost.

Cerise — Probably the most prolific of the hardy hibiscus, Cerise has bold, single round flowers. Flowers are white with lipstick red centers, hence its name (Cherry) in French. These are among the largest flowers of the perennial garden. They can reach 6 feet high and spread out more each year. Hardy in zones 4 to 8, with protection in the coldest areas. They bloom from summer to frost.