Hardy Hibiscus 'Robert Fleming', Swamp Rose Mallow 'Robert Fleming', Hibiscus 'Robert Fleming', Perennial Hibiscus 'Robert Fleming', Rose Mallow 'Robert Fleming'
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Robert Fleming’ (Hardy Hibiscus) is a vigorous and compact perennial noted for its abundant, velvety, rich red flowers. Blooming continuously from mid to late summer, the gigantic flowers, 10 in. across (25 cm), are adorned with conspicuous, protruding, creamy-white to pale yellow tubes of stamens. Each flower lasts about 1-2 days, but new flowers open each day in rapid succession until late in the season. The foliage of broadly ovate, dark green leaves is whitish beneath.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Hibiscus |
Common names | Hardy Hibiscus, Hibiscus, Marsh Mallow, Rose Mallow |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Hibiscus |
Common names | Hardy Hibiscus, Hibiscus, Marsh Mallow, Rose Mallow |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Robert Fleming’ (Hardy Hibiscus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Robert Fleming’ (Hardy Hibiscus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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