Overview
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' 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 'Splash Pinot Noir' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms and extended flowering period. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. Best grown in spring and summer, it can be propagated by 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 'Splash Pinot Noir' 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 'Splash Pinot Noir'
- 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 'Splash Pinot Noir'?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' need?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Splash Pinot Noir' 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 'Splash Pinot Noir'?
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
