Hardy Hibiscus 'Ruby Dot' – Hibiscus moscheutos

Overview

'Ruby Dot' is a hardy hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus moscheutos) distinguished by its flowers with a prominent ruby-red central eye or dot.

Botanical Profile

Plant Features

Upright perennial 4–5 feet tall. Flowers are 8–10 inches across, likely white or pink with a distinct, intense ruby-red eye. Foliage green, maple-shaped. Blooms midsummer to frost.

Cultivation

• Zones: 4–9.
• Sun: Full sun.
• Soil: Moist, rich.
• Water: Consistent moisture.
• Maintenance: Cut back in late winter.

Uses

The contrasting eye makes it a standout in the garden. Good for perennial borders, rain gardens.