Valued for its late summer display, 'Lord Baltimore' produces dinner plate sized, crimson-red flowers with ruffled petals. The leaves are deeply lobed and it is a profuse bloomer.
Strong, shrub-like foliage, which is more compact than standard hibiscus, supports these beautiful blooms in mid to late summer. Makes an outstanding accent plant.
Height:
4.0-5.0 Feet
Spread:
24.0-30.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Native to North America
Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Height:
4.0-5.0 Feet
Spread:
24.0-30.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Native to North America
Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
