Hardy Hibiscus 'Dixie Belle' – Hibiscus moscheutos

Overview

'Dixie Belle' is a hardy hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus moscheutos) with a charming Southern name, suggesting a graceful, belle-like flower.

Botanical Profile

Characteristics

Upright perennial 4–5 feet tall. Flowers are large, 8–10 inches, likely pink or red, single. 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

Good for perennial borders, rain gardens, or naturalistic plantings.