Overview

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Royal Gems'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Royal Gems'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 'Royal Gems' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear throughout spring and summer. As a member of the Malvaceae family, it thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this shrub is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, or hedging. It is typically propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings and prefers a sheltered location to flourish.

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 'Royal Gems'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 'Royal Gems'PBR

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

Honey fungus, powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

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