Luna Red Hibiscus

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SKU
6592

The Hibiscus Luna Red (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red') is a wonderfully compact, bushy plant with gigantic 8", bright burgundy-red flowers! We're talking dinner plate-sized, five-petaled, Hollyhock-like blooms!

The Luna series produces big, bushy, well-branched plants without pinching. The typical leaves and flowers look just like their tropical cousins, only these are tender perennial shrubs that are very cold tolerant down to hardiness zone 4, and heat tolerant up to zone 9.

These plants will die back to ground level during the winter months, growing anew each year for a dense, compact and even flush of growth. Widely adaptable and hardy plants, these big colorful blossoms attract butterflies and bees galore! You may even see a hummingbird come to visit these red blooms which are their favorite color!

Planting and Application:

The shorter stature of Hibiscus 'Luna Red' makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or large patio containers. This Hibiscus is suitable for very large planters, but pots must be protected over winter in colder climates. Porches and balconies, patios alike all become exotic getaways and destination spots with ease!

For low definition and screening, plant rows and groupings for growing season privacy and color all summer! Tuck into perennial and cottage gardens, urban plantings and as colorful anchors around your garden! Great accents around poolside and seating areas, you'll enjoy a tropical feel to your landscape without moving to a tropical island!

  • Huge Burgundy Flowers
  • Compact Bushy Plant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Hedges, Specimen, Anchors, Containers & Accents
  • Low-Maintenance

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Deer resistant, Luna Red grows well in any fertile, well-drained soil with ample moisture. Do not allow to dry to the wilting point. Be patient, Hibiscus can be slow to emerge in spring, sometimes the last to show before summer. However, their fast growth more than makes up for it. Be careful to not over-water until plants show signs of growth! For best performance, plant in full sun in moist soil before the heat of the summer.

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Widely Adaptable to Soil & Climate
  • Moderate Moisture
  • Prune Off Dead Shoots in Late Autumn
  • Deer Resistant

Hibiscus needs little care once established, attracts butterflies, and it has the largest flowers of any perennial! Order your own huge exotic blooms for your landscape today with the Luna Red Hibiscus from NatureHills.com!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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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.

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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
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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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Luna Red Hibiscus Is Suited to Grow in Zones 4-9
Growing Zones 4-9
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'
Type Perennial
Mature Height 2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread 2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Widely Adaptable
Moisture Moderate
Growth Rate Medium
Flower Color Green
Foliage Green
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time Late Autumn