Hibiscus 'Luna Red' is known for its rich, deep red flowers adorned with creamy white tubes of stamens. With a bushy habit and tropical looking foliage, it provides intense color in a manageable form perfect for smaller gardens and containers.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic material
Watering Needs: High; thrives with consistent moisture and benefits from mulching
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Native Status
This variety is a compact hybrid found in wetlands of the eastern and southern United States. It combines native resilience with modern garden appeal.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts Monarchs and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails with its nectar rich blooms throughout summer.
Bees
- Visited by bumblebees and sweat bees which gather both nectar and pollen from the oversized flowers.
Hummingbirds
- Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are drawn to the bright red blooms and tubular floral structure for nectar feeding.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to ensure full development and maximize flower visibility.
Landscape Placement
- Best used in sunny mixed borders, as a focal point in containers, or as a vibrant addition to butterfly gardens.
Companion Plants
- Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower) - Its warm, orange red tones and drought tolerance complement the bold hibiscus blooms.
- Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (Bee Balm) - Red tubular flowers echo the color palette and attract similar pollinators.
- Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' (Yarrow) - Flat flower clusters enhance pollinator appeal and pair with hibiscus in sunny beds.
- Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' (Purple Fountain Grass) - Offers graceful texture and deep foliage contrast beside dense hibiscus growth.
- Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (Anise Sage) - Its vibrant blue flowers create high contrast with hibiscus red and attract hummingbirds.