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Luna Red Rose Mallow

Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red'

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Overview

The Luna Red Rose Mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red,' showcases large, vibrant red blooms up to 8 inches across, contrasting dark green, maple-like foliage. Thriving in USDA Zones 5-10, it prefers full sun and moist soil. This perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, ideal for borders or as a striking specimen plant. Blooms mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — Thriving in USDA Zones 5-10, it prefers full sun and moist soil
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — ideal for borders or as a striking specimen plantLuna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — Blooms mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirdsLuna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — This particular cultivar is noteworthy for its strikingLuna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — stands as an alluring perennial that brings a tropical flair to temperate gardensLuna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — scientifically termed Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — vibrant red blooms up to 8 inches across+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — Thriving in USDA Zones 5-10, it prefers full sun and moist soil
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — ideal for borders or as a striking specimen plant
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — Blooms mid-summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — This particular cultivar is noteworthy for its striking
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — stands as an alluring perennial that brings a tropical flair to temperate gardens
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — scientifically termed Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — vibrant red blooms up to 8 inches across
Luna Red Rose Mallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos 'Luna Red') — This perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet
Photographs by 2 contributors

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