How to Grow Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'
Your complete guide to growing Hibiscus Luna Red.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Hibiscus Luna Red
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Hibiscus Luna Red
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
Repels mosquitoes, ants, and aphids that may damage hibiscus
Attracts beneficial pollinators and repels common garden pests
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites that commonly attack hibiscus
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds nitrogen to soil
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds while sharing similar water needs
Deters spider mites and whiteflies with aromatic oils
Attracts beneficial insects and ladybugs that control aphids
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits hibiscus growth and causes wilting
Allelopathic compounds suppress growth of nearby flowering plants
Inhibits growth through allelopathy and competes aggressively for nutrients
