Hardy Hibiscus 'Pink Clouds' (Hibiscus moscheutos): Soft and Dreamy

Overview

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Pink Clouds' is a hardy hibiscus cultivar known for its soft pink, cloud-like flowers. It shares the perennial, shrubby habit of the species.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Malvaceae
• Genus: Hibiscus
• Species: moscheutos
• Cultivar: Pink Clouds

Description

This cultivar produces large, 7–8 inch flowers in a delicate pink, often with a slightly darker eye. The petals have a ruffled, overlapping form. The plant grows 4–5 feet tall and wide. Blooms mid-summer to fall. Dies back in winter.

Landscape Use

Ideal for a romantic, cottage-style garden. Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, and phlox. Very cold hardy. Prefers moist soil but tolerates average conditions once established.