Fleming™ Fireball Hardy Hibiscus Plant

Fleming™ Fireball Hibiscus: Get ready for fireworks in your garden with Fleming Fireball Hibiscus! Featuring massive, 12-inch burgundy flowers that overlap and steal the show, this hardy hibiscus is as bold as they come. The palm-shaped, purplish leaves create a dramatic contrast to the deep red blooms, giving your garden the tropical look everyone will envy.

Fleming Fireball adds vertical interest to any landscape. Whether you're planting it as a stunning focal point or mixing it into garden borders, this perennial's mid-to-late summer bloom time ensures a grand finale to the growing season. Despite its tropical appearance, this North American native is built to handle cold winters, making it the perfect choice for brightening up the end of the season.

As always, grown without harmful pesticides, making it a healthy and safe choice for your garden and the planet. Expect it to arrive strong, healthy, and ready to thrive through every growing season!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted anytime the soil temperatures are above 45°F.

Soil Preparation:

• - Prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it's adaptable to average and fertile soils. Mulch heavily for its first winter to help it settle in.

Watering Specifics:

• - Water consistently, especially during hot weather, to maintain its lush foliage and larger blooms.

Fertilizer Type:

• - A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring will help boost its rapid growth and flower production throughout the season.

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune any remaining stems in early spring before new growth emerges. A good set of loppers or a saw may be necessary for this vigorous grower.

Additional Pest Management:

• - Keep an eye out for Japanese beetles and other pests that enjoy hibiscus. Regular monitoring helps keep this beauty in top shape.

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun for optimal bloom size and performance, but can tolerate some afternoon shade.

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy, capable of surviving temperatures as low as -30°F and bouncing back every summer with those jaw-dropping blooms.

Companion Plants for Hardy Hibiscus:

• - Echinacea: Complements Hibiscus with its bright, daisy-like blooms
• - Achillea: Pairs beautifully with Hibiscus’ large flowers for a striking contrast
• - Rudbeckia: Adds bright yellow blooms that enhance the bold colors of Hibiscus
• - Lavender: Provides a fragrant, low-growing companion that complements Hibiscus blooms
• - Coreopsis: Offers a continuous display of yellow flowers that pairs well with Hibiscus