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Dave Fleming Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Dave Fleming' PP #21,392
Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus mos-KEW-tos
SKU #03471
Very large, hot ruby red flowers with contrasting yellow stamens add tropical flair to the garden - an instant summer garden makeover! Rare maroon-tinted foliage on an upright, rounded form provides an attractive backdrop to the showy blooms. A perfect addition to beds and borders. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Hosta (Hosta); Iris (Iris); Clethra (Clethra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions well. Fertilize in early spring and regularly during the growing season. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance, and pinch stems back to promote bushier growth. Can be hard pruned to the ground in late winter to early spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Hosta (Hosta); Iris (Iris); Clethra (Clethra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions well. Fertilize in early spring and regularly during the growing season. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance, and pinch stems back to promote bushier growth. Can be hard pruned to the ground in late winter to early spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.