Head Over Heels® Passion Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘RutHib2’
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Head Over Heels® Passion Hardy Hibiscus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-10
Does your garden need an infusion of passion? How about a burst of massive hot pink blooms and burgundy foliage? If so, you need a Head Over Heels® Passion Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'RutHib2'). This remarkable perennial will fill you with excitement from its first blooms to its last!
The Head Over Heels® Passion Hibiscus will have you tumbling head over heels to get a better look at its vibrant pink blooms with blood-red eyes and delicately textured petals! But you'll have to wait your turn! Even butterflies and Hummingbirds will come to catch a glimpse of these fantastic blooms! And because there are so many flowers, there are plenty to share!
Like a true drama queen, these blooms appear in summer and one by one open, and then by night they fade away. Luckily, the Head Over Heels® Passion Hardy Hibiscus has plenty of blooming power! This remarkable plant will fill your summer with bloom after radiant bloom and keep popping out more until fall!
This stunning Hardy Hibiscus doesn't just have striking blooms to offer. Its foliage is just as dazzling as its blossoms! The Passion Hardy Hibiscus impresses with burgundy and red leaves that highlight its bright green flower buds. Growing just 2-3 feet in height and a bit wider at maturity (which is fast!) you'll not need to worry about where to fit one of these ornamentals in your garden!
When winter rolls around, the Head Over Heels® Passion will drop its leaves, but they'll be back to excite in late spring. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 10, these plants soak up the heat, humidity, and sun all growing season long!
Planting and Application:
Where do you plant a perennial shrub this show-stopping? This variety does remarkably well in a sunny location in the ground or in large planters anywhere you need an injection of color! On its own as a spectacular specimen and focal point, or paired with the Head Over Heels® Blush as an exquisite grouping that complements each other, your landscape will come alive!
The carefree nature of these plants means you can get a little crazy with their use! Go for long rows or groupings of these seasonal perennials as boundary plantings, backdrops, or tropical-looking screens. Envelop yourself in exotic color and privacy without having all the work to go along with it!
Create a dramatic pop of color throughout Pollinator and modern Cottage gardens, add depth to mixed shrub and mixed perennial borders, or go for the gusto and spice up a weary foundation planting or front entry with these eye-catching perennials! The blooms scream beach vacation, poolside relaxing, and Barbie, but the dark foliage would make an Addams smile!
- Large Hot Pink Blooms & Red Eyes
- Attracts Butterflies & Pollinators - Not Deer & Rabbits
- Fast Growing & Long-Lasting Flowering Display
- Dramatic Near-Black Burgundy/Purple Foliage
- Low-Growing Rounded Mounded Form
- Fantastic Large Planter Thrillers, Backdrops, Seasonal Hedges & Bold Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
So, how do you keep such a blazing and stunning beauty happy? Plant your Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus in full sun with soil that doesn't stay wet. This glorious native Rose Mallow relative prefers regular moisture for the best performance. Add some Nature Hills Root Booster at the time of planting and top off with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch for a lifetime of easy-care beauty!
Provide your Head Over Heels® Passion with sun-soaked days and it will grow, grow, grow. This Rose Mallow relative and cousin to the Tropical Hibiscus does amazingly in some of the warmest weather as long as regular, moderate moisture is provided! Plant with some Nature Hills Root Booster in well-drained soil for best results, and top with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to support the roots during the hottest sunniest days!
This variety also demonstrates a superb level of heat and sun tolerance. In fact, it loves to soak in the rays as it shoots towards the sky! Perennial Hibiscus should be pruned back to 4-6" from the ground in the early spring while you wait for that new growth to appear. Just be patient - Sometimes these plants are the last to show up for the party each spring. But they are fast-growing and well worth the wait!
- Humidity, Heat & Full Sun Perennial Plants
- Moderate/Regular Moisture All Summer
- Adaptable to Most Rich Well-Drained Soil Types
- Prune To Ground Late Winter-Early Spring
- Late to Emerge But Fast-Growing!
- Deer & Rabbits Seldom Bother Them
If you want a blast of pink and passion, order your Head Over Heels® Passion Hardy Hibiscus now. Don't miss your chance to fall head over heels for a reliable and hardy bloomer that will bring your garden to life. Order now at Nature Hills Nursery!
