Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle White' (Hardy Hibiscus)
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Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle White' (Hardy Hibiscus) is a compact and well-branched herbaceous perennial noted for its huge, snow-white flowers, 9 in. across (22 cm), adorned with overlapping petals and a dramatic ruby-red center. Blooming continuously from mid to late summer, the gigantic flowers display 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. They contrast nicely against the bold, ovate, toothed leaves.
- Typically grows with an upright habit, up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in average, medium to wet soils. Tolerates some light shade but best flower production and disease resistance occur in full sun. Tolerant of heat and humidity.
- Prefers consistently moist, organically rich soils. Keeping this hibiscus watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage.
- Site in locations protected from wind to minimize the risk of wind burn.
- Plant in perennial borders for dramatic summer blooms. Great along streams or ponds, in bog gardens or in rain gardens.
- Keep an eye out for blight, canker, rust, leaf spots, aphids, scale, whiteflies and Japanese beetle. Deer resistant.
- Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a neat appearance.
- Cut down in spring before new growth appears.
- It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter.
- Hibiscus moscheutos is native to marshes, swamps, moist meadows and woods from Ontario and Massachusetts south to Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Florida.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |