[PDF] Hibiscus moscheutos série LUNA - Anciens Et Réunions

Propagation

Starting Luna from seed is relatively easy, as it has a high germination percentage, is relatively trouble free and grows quickly. With its large seed size and fast growth habit, it is best to propagate the Luna series in plug trays with large cell sizes. Most growers sow seeds in 72-cell or larger plug flats. Growers observe better germination and...

Production

The series is most suitable for production in 1-gal. or larger containers. When growing 1-gal. pots, one plug per container is generally planted. For larger sizes such as 2-gal. containers, planting multiple plug cells per pot may be appropriate. The Luna series performs best when grown in a moist, well-drained medium with good water-holding capaci...

Forcing

Hibiscus are obligate long-day plants and will not flower unless they are grown under long-day conditions. Growers should produce them during times of the year when the photoperiods are naturally long or provide long-day photoperiods during production. After long days are provided, the time to flower largely depends on growing temperatures. For opt...

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What is a Luna hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)?

They startle you with their vibrant color and large dishy faces. The luna hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) plant, also known as the hardy hibiscus, is a showstopper unlike other varieties of hibiscus. With flat flowers that grow from 8 to 12 inches in diameter in glossy ruby reds, pinks or whites, these perennials are one of the easiest to grow.

Is Hibiscus a perennial?

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’ (Hardy Hibiscus) is a compact and well-branched perennial noted for its huge, rich deep burgundy red flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm). Blooming continuously from midsummer to fall, the gigantic flowers are adorned with conspicuous, protruding, creamy-white tubes of stamens.

Is Hibiscus moscheutos Hardy?

Hibiscus moscheutos is a marshland native of the Eastern United States and is hardy throughout USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. The plants are ideal for container plantings and landscape uses. Once established, hardy hibiscus withstands a variety of environmental conditions including poor soil and drought.

What genus is Luna Red?

Genus name is the old Greek and Latin name for mallow. Specific epithet from Latin means musk-scented. ‘Luna Red’ is a compact F1 hybrid cultivar which grows to 2-3’ tall. Each flower (6-8” diameter) features five overlapping deep burgundy red petals. Prominent and showy creamy white to pale yellow central staminal column.

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