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The Hardy Hibiscus is the result of hybridizing our own little-known North American native wildflower shrubs, the tall wild hibiscus species, mostly one called Hibiscus moscheutos.
Do not confuse these hardy ones with the beautiful tropical ones used as houseplants. That's H. rosa-sinensis, the Chinese Hibiscus, and the national flower of Malaysia. Its also the one everyone enjoys in landscaping in Miami and in Hawaii. If you don't live in those frost-free places, you'll love the hardy types.
The fantastic Hardy Hibiscus hybrids are one of gardenings best-kept secrets, unless one of your neighbors happens to have one. They make glossy green shrubs about 4 or 5 feet tall, and in mid and late summer cover themselves with dinnerplate-sized flowers in a selection of colors.
How the Hardy Hibiscus hybrids happened: One of the earliest sensations in this group was the famous hybrid, Lord Baltimore, followed by Lady Baltimore which was developed during the 1970s.
But those two were only the beginning. Like most sensational groups of hybridized plants, there is usually a passionate person behind it all. In this case, its three people--the famous Fleming Brothers of Lincoln, Nebraska. Years ago, Jim, Bob, and Dave Fleming became interested in the sort of rangy native hibiscus species they knew from the wild. Their mother was the Nebraska State Naturalist, so all three of them grew up as native plant experts. To make a long story short, they spent their entire lives hybridizing and are the creators of many very famous perennials in the market today, but the most famous are the Fleming Hibiscus Hybrids. These patented plants include the world-famous Robert Fleming, Kopper King and many others. The last Fleming brother passed away just a few years ago, but their own wholesale nursery is still in business, and you can visit their website. You'll see fascinating photos and read all about the brothers and their fantastic legacy of fine flowers. Its an incredible story of three men who loved plants. Here's their site: Fleming Flower Fields.
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Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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"I loved this Robert Fleming Hardy Hibiscus!!! Ordered it and it bloom profusely gorgeous red and was taller than me!! Incredibly large flowers however eventually after Eight years it has dwindled. I plan to reorder and plant in the same spot ASAP!!"
"These produce beautiful blooms. I planted these in large planters and placed on my back patio where they receive full sun all day long. The blooms are very large and a deep red color. I only wish they lasted longer than a day, but I got a bloom on each flower every day for about two weeks. I haven't had any blooms in about a month, so I gave them a little food and I see more buds forming."
"This was a very young plant. It is growing well, but no blooms the first year due to it's age. I am in full hopes that next year it will produce beautiful HUGE blooms. Looking forward to seeing it bloom for the first time. It is difficult to find the Hardy Hibiscus that survives the high desert temperatures."
"be patient"
"Followed planting instructions and was surprised at how quickly my plant grew and how many buds appeared and then bloomed. Beautiful HUGE continuous supply of red flowers. Was very happy with product."
