Overview
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging.
About
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye' PBR is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear throughout an extended flowering period in spring and summer. This plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position with full sun exposure. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. Propagation is typically done via semi-hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hibiscus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Shrub borders, specimen planting, hedging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR need?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hibiscus moscheutos 'Fancy Eye'PBR?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Hibiscus genus
- Hibiscus 'Copenhagen'
- Hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Haight Ashbury'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield'
- Hibiscus arnottianus
- Hibiscus calyphyllusRock's hibiscus
- Hibiscus clayi
- Hibiscus coccineusAmerican scarlet rose mallow
