Hardy Hibiscus 'Luna Pink Swirl' (Hibiscus moscheutos): Compact Perennial

Overview

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Pink Swirl' is a compact, hardy hibiscus (Rose Mallow) cultivar. It is part of the Luna series, bred for dwarf habit and large flowers.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Malvaceae
• Genus: Hibiscus
• Species: moscheutos
• Cultivar: Luna Pink Swirl

Plant Profile

This perennial forms a bushy mound 2–3 feet tall and wide. The flowers are huge, 7–8 inches across, with overlapping petals in soft pink with a darker pink swirl pattern and a red eye. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. Dies back to ground in winter, re-emerges late spring.

Garden Value

Perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or the front of a border. Very cold hardy (USDA zones 4–9). Prefers moist, rich soil but adapts to average conditions. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.