Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (Lunar Series) — Bushy

Overview

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (Lunar Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (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 Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') is a bushy, deciduous cultivar within the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms that extend through spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings, and it benefits from cultivation in fertile, well-drained soil with sun or part shade exposure.

About the genus

Hibiscus is a genus of common flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow.

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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 Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (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 Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (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 Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (Lunar Series)?

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

What soil does Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (Lunar Series) need?

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (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 Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (Lunar Series) hardy in the UK?

Hibiscus Walberton's Lunar Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (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 Rhapsody ('Walhirhap') (Lunar Series)?

Semi-hardwood cuttings.

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