Hibiscus Red Flyer 11 To survive those cold temperatures

To survive those cold temperatures

This is the first in a series of intentional hosta conversions from diploid to tetraploid

tan-colored flower spikes that extend just past the foliage

drought-tolerant specimen for the sunny rock garden

Hibiscus Red Flyer 11 To survive those cold temperaturesHibiscus 'Red Flyer' is a 2002 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a hybrid of two US natives, Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus grandiflorus. This monster plant has sturdy stalks that towers to 9' in height, clothed with marijuana like foliage, which comes from Hibiscus coccineus parent. Its sawfly resistance comes from Hibiscus grandiflorus. The hybrid vigor came from really good sex. For us, Hibiscus 'Red Flyer' starts flowering in mid July and