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Rose Pink
Saturated rose-pink flowers with gently ruffled petals. A strong choice for warm, solid flower color.
Luna Hibiscus
PanAmerican Seed® Hardy Hibiscus
Luna™ Hibiscus Big Blooms. Compact Plants.
Luna™ hardy hibiscus packs dinner-plate-size flowers onto compact, well-branched perennial plants. Choose rich red, rose pink, pink-and-white swirl, or crisp white blooms for containers, borders, focal points, and dramatic mass plantings.
Hardy Hibiscus With Huge Flowers
Dinner-Plate Blooms Without A Giant Plant
Luna™ hibiscus combines the oversized flowers of hardy rose mallow with a compact, densely branched habit. These warm-season perennials die back after frost, return from the roots in spring, and build quickly into flowering plants for summer and fall.
6–8 Inch Flowers
Oversized blooms create dramatic color on relatively compact plants.
About 2–3 Feet
A manageable size for borders, patios, mass plantings, and containers.
Summer Into Fall
Successive buds keep the flower display going through the warm season.
Pollinator Friendly
Large open flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other garden visitors.
Four Luna™ Colors
Choose Your Flower Color
All four varieties share the compact Luna™ habit and oversized flowers. The biggest shopping difference is color.
Ruby Red
Deep ruby-red flowers with pleated petals. The darkest, richest flower color in the group.
Pink & White
White petals washed and edged with bubblegum pink around a deep red eye. The most multicolored choice.
White & Burgundy
Pure white petals surround a deep burgundy-red eye for the strongest light-and-dark contrast.
Small Plants. Big Impact.
Plant Luna™ Hibiscus In Groups
A single Luna™ hibiscus makes an eye-catching focal point, but repeated plants create an entirely different effect. Space plants about 2–3 feet apart and their compact summer growth can develop into a broad sweep of oversized flowers.
Use a single color for a cleaner mass planting or combine Red, Rose, Pink Swirl, and White for a mixed hardy hibiscus display.
Zones 5–9
A cold-hardy perennial that returns from its roots each spring.
Hardy Hibiscus
It Looks Tropical, But It Comes Back
Luna™ belongs to Hibiscus moscheutos, the hardy rose mallows. Unlike tropical hibiscus grown as warm-climate shrubs or seasonal patio plants, Luna™ is an herbaceous perennial in its hardiness range.
The stems die back after freezing weather. New shoots emerge from the root system when the soil warms again in spring, then grow rapidly into a compact flowering plant.
Landscape Scale
Large Flowers On A Manageable Plant
Luna™ stays low enough to use where taller hardy hibiscus may overwhelm a planting. Place it in sunny mixed borders, along patios, near water gardens, or where a compact summer focal point is needed.
The broad flowers sit above dense green foliage, so the plant has presence without creating a tall visual barrier.
Luna™ At A Glance
Quick Growing Facts
Zones 5–9
Hardy perennial rose mallow.
Full Sun
Six or more hours supports the strongest flowering.
2–3 Feet
Compact enough for containers and smaller beds.
6–8 Inch Blooms
Dinner-plate flowers from summer into fall.
How To Grow Luna™ Hibiscus
Sun, Moisture & Warm Weather Fuel The Show
Luna™ is easy to place once you account for its two biggest needs: abundant sunlight and consistent moisture during active growth.
Light
Give It Full Sun
Plant where Luna™ receives at least six hours of direct sunlight. Strong light supports compact growth, branching, and heavy flower production.
Soil
Moist & Rich
Use rich soil that holds moisture but allows excess water to move away. Hardy hibiscus also tolerates wetter ground better than many common garden perennials.
Water
Avoid Repeated Wilting
Keep new and actively growing plants evenly moist. Luna™ becomes more tolerant of short dry periods after establishment, but repeated wilting can reduce flowering.
Fertilizer
Feed During Growth
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring as new growth begins. Container plants may need additional feeding during the growing season.
Spacing
Allow 2–3 Feet
Give plants enough room for sunlight and air to reach the lower branches. Use similar spacing for a continuous mass or flowering row.
Winter
Expect Full Dieback
Stems die to the ground after frost. Cut the dormant stems back in fall or late winter and allow the root system to produce fresh growth in spring.
Why Luna™ Grows Differently
Compact Growth Comes Naturally
Naturally Well Branched
Luna™ was selected for a compact, branching habit. Strong sunlight helps keep growth dense and supports branching, which means gardeners do not need to routinely pinch the plant to make it fill out.
Moisture Protects The Buds
Hardy hibiscus originates from moisture-loving plants. PanAmerican Seed trials found that repeated wilt cycles caused Luna™ flower buds to yellow and abort. Consistent water is especially important before the root system is established.
Patios & Containers
A Hardy Hibiscus That Fits In A Pot
Luna™ combines oversized flowers with a compact root-to-flower profile, making it well suited to large patio containers as well as garden beds.
Where To Use Luna™ Hibiscus
- Large Containers
- Mixed Borders
- Mass Plantings
- Low Flowering Hedges
- Pollinator Gardens
- Rain & Moisture Gardens
- Patio Plantings
- Specimens & Focal Points
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Luna™ Hibiscus FAQs
Common Questions About Luna™ Hibiscus
Learn about hardiness, flower size, sunlight, water, containers, winter dormancy, and the differences between Luna™ varieties.
Is Luna hibiscus hardy or tropical?
Luna™ is a hardy hibiscus in the Hibiscus moscheutos group. It is an herbaceous perennial rather than a tropical hibiscus and is grown as a perennial in Zones 5–9.
Does Luna hibiscus come back every year?
Yes, within its hardiness range. The stems die back after freezing weather, but the roots remain dormant underground and produce new shoots when conditions warm in spring.
How large does Luna hibiscus get?
Luna™ generally grows about 2–3 feet tall and roughly 2–3 feet wide. Its compact habit is one of the main differences between Luna™ and many larger hardy hibiscus varieties.
How big are Luna hibiscus flowers?
The flowers typically measure about 6–8 inches across. Their size is why hardy hibiscus are often described as dinner-plate hibiscus.
Which Luna hibiscus has white flowers?
Luna White produces pure white flowers with a deep burgundy-red eye. Luna Pink Swirl also includes white, but its petals are accented with pink and a red center.
What is the difference between Luna Rose and Luna Red?
Luna Rose produces saturated rose-pink flowers. Luna Red has much deeper ruby-red blooms. Their overall plant size and growing requirements are very similar.
How much sun does Luna hibiscus need?
Full sun is best. Give Luna™ at least six hours of direct sunlight each day for compact growth and the strongest flower production.
Does Luna hibiscus need a lot of water?
Luna™ prefers consistently moist soil, especially while establishing and setting flower buds. Established plants tolerate brief dry periods better, but repeated wilting can reduce flower production.
Can Luna hibiscus grow in containers?
Yes. Its compact habit makes Luna™ particularly useful for large outdoor containers. Choose a pot with drainage holes and monitor moisture closely during hot weather.
When should Luna hibiscus be cut back?
Cut the dead stems back after the plant becomes dormant in fall or wait until late winter or early spring. New growth emerges from the root system rather than the previous year's stems.
Find Your Luna™ Hibiscus
Choose Red for deep ruby blooms, Rose for saturated pink, Pink Swirl for a multicolor flower, or White for crisp petals surrounding a burgundy-red eye.
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