Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) (hibiscus [Walberton's Lunar Flare]) — Bushy

Overview

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) 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 Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the diverse Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. It is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.

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 Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) 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 Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series)

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 Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series)?

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) need?

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) hardy in the UK?

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series) 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 Walberton's Lunar Flare ('Walhiflar') (Lunar Series)?

Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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