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MoonShadow™ Morello Hardy Hibiscus is a striking perennial with bold raspberry-red blooms that contrast with rich, dark foliage. Its compact yet eye-catching form adds dramatic summer and fall color to garden beds, borders, and containers. Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Morello’ USPPAF delivers abundant seasonal flowers in a manageable habit.
This hardy hibiscus makes a beautiful accent in mixed perennial plantings or as a focal specimen near patios and walkways. Its substantial flowers attract pollinators and extend interest from mid-summer into fall without demanding excessive maintenance.
MoonShadow™ Morello Hardy Hibiscus Care
Plant MoonShadow™ Morello Hardy Hibiscus in full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight per day) to support robust flowering and growth. Provide well-drained soil and water regularly while the plant becomes established. Maintain even moisture during hot or dry spells to support abundant blooms throughout the season.
MoonShadow™ Morello Hardy Hibiscus Spacing
Once established, MoonShadow™ Morello Hardy Hibiscus typically grows about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Space plants about 3 feet apart for continuous planting beds or give each plant room to showcase its natural form in mixed landscape designs.
MoonShadow Morello Hardy Hibiscus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) |
| Mature Height: 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 Feet |
| Bloom Time: Summer to Fall |
| Flower Color(s): Raspberry-Red |
| Flower Description: Bold raspberry-red blooms above foliage |
| Common Name: MoonShadow Morello Hardy Hibiscus |
| Botanical Name: Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Morello’ USPPAF |
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Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2026. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 30th |
| Zone 9 | March 30th |
| Zone 8 | April 6th |
| Zone 7 | April 13th |
| Zone 6b | April 20st |
| Zone 6a | April 27th |
| Zone 5b | May 4th |
| Zone 5a | May 11th |
| Zone 4 | May 18th |
| Zone 3 | May 25th |
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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