Hardy Hibiscus Perennial Zone 5

Hardy hibiscus is an exciting addition to any garden space thanks to its giant blooms.
Hardy hibiscus perennial zone 5. Growing hardy hibiscus plants in zone 5 is no different than growing any other perennial. The exotic flowers of the disco belle hibiscus only look difficult to grow. This perennial with its 9 inch flowers is hardy in the northern hemisphere to a zone 5. Closely related to hollyhock hardy hibiscus can get pretty large so select a spot that can accommodate its 6 foot height and 4 6 foot width.
The leaves roots and shoots are filled with a gooey substance they are mallows okra relatives that is used to thicken soups and can even be whipped into a merengue. Many varieties grow quite large reaching heights of up to 12 feet but more dwarf cultivars are available. While not quite as tropical looking as its tender cousins the hardy hibiscus still has an exotic flair to it. In my zone 5 garden the first signs of sprouts is often not until the end of may or even early june.
The oversize five petaled blooms start as bulging pointed buds then slowly unfurl into dinner plate size discs of color. Dinner plate hibiscus is almost always grown for its very large showy flowers. As a general rule all perennial hibiscus species are edible young leaves and flowers have a mild flavor. Hardy dinner plate hibiscus plants are one of the very last herbaceous perennials to break dormancy and sprout up in the spring.
Most hibiscus plants are cold hardy down to zone 4 5 or 6 depending on the parentage of the cultivar.