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Hibiscus x 'Moy Grande'
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Jumbo gallon Potted
(SKU: 15553)
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List Price $35.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 4-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 5-6 Feet
Moy Grande Hardy Hibiscus proves that a hardy perennial can produce flowers worthy of a tropical garden. Huge, five-petaled blooms open in rich shades of deep pink to rosy-red, with ruffled, slightly overlapping petals surrounding a prominent central staminal column. Individual flowers commonly approach up to 10-12 inches across, rivaling even the largest hardy hibiscus flowers for sheer bloom size. A mature plant can produce dozens of these enormous flowers during its midsummer-to-early-fall blooming season, creating a display that's almost impossible to walk past without stopping.
Developed by the late Dr. Ying Doon Moy at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 'Moy Grande' became a favorite among Texas gardeners for much more than its gigantic flowers. This vigorous perennial thrives through the heat of summer, when many other flowering plants begin to lose momentum. Give it plenty of sunshine, adequate moisture, and room to grow, and a seemingly modest young plant can develop surprisingly quickly into a substantial clump with an equally impressive spread. Its enormous flowers are also highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other garden pollinators.
Despite its almost tropical appearance, Moy Grande Hardy Hibiscus is a true cold-hardy perennial, rated for cold hardiness zones 5-9. The above-ground growth dies completely back following freezing temperatures, but the established root system survives underground before sending up an entirely new plant the following spring. Don't be concerned if 'Moy Grande' is one of the last perennials in the garden to wake up as they love nice, warm soil temperatures—hardy hibiscus are notoriously late to emerge, sometimes even out until June! Once warm weather arrives, growth accelerates dramatically, culminating in one of the biggest flower shows of the summer. For gardeners who believe bigger really is better, Moy Grande Hardy Hibiscus is difficult to beat.
MOY GRANDE HARDY HIBISCUS Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Texas Superstar |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
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MOY GRANDE HARDY HIBISCUS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Performs best in rich, fertile soil with good moisture retention.
- Amending the planting area with organic matter or compost can encourage vigorous growth and exceptionally large flowers.
- Adaptable to average garden soils when adequate moisture is available.
- Although it appreciates moisture, avoid locations where the crown remains continuously waterlogged.
- Sun Exposure:
- Plant in full sun for the strongest growth and heaviest flowering.
- At least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily is recommended.
- Will tolerate some light shade, but excessive shade can reduce flowering and produce weaker growth.
- Handles intense summer sun and heat exceptionally well when adequate moisture is available.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Maintain consistent moisture during active growth and flowering for the best performance.
- Deep watering during prolonged hot, dry weather encourages vigorous growth and larger flowers.
- Newly planted specimens should be watered regularly while establishing their root systems.
- A layer of mulch helps conserve soil moisture during summer heat.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Rich soil and adequate nutrition support the vigorous growth required to produce its enormous flowers.
- Apply a balanced or flowering-plant fertilizer in spring according to label directions if needed.
- Compost or other organic matter can be incorporated around established plants annually.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- The above-ground stems die back naturally following hard freezes.
- Cut dormant stems back near ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
- Hardy Hibiscus emerges unusually late in spring, so do not assume the plant has died if surrounding perennials begin growing first.
- Once temperatures warm, new shoots emerge from the established root system and grow rapidly.
- Give Moy Grande plenty of room to develop into its naturally large, broad clump.
Family: Malvaceae · Common Name: Althea / Rose of Sharon / Hardy Hibiscus
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About MOY GRANDE HARDY HIBISCUS
- Everything Really Is Bigger in Texas: Moy Grande was developed in San Antonio, Texas, and can produce flowers exceeding an incredible 10 inches across when grown under favorable conditions. These are among the largest flowers produced by any perennial hardy hibiscus.
- Created by Dr. Moy: Moy Grande was developed by the late Dr. Ying Doon Moy, an influential plant breeder associated with the San Antonio Botanical Garden whose breeding work produced several noteworthy ornamental plants.
- Tropical Looks, Serious Cold Hardiness: Those enormous flowers might look like they belong exclusively in a tropical climate, but Moy Grande is a root-hardy perennial rated to USDA Zone 5, where winter temperatures can fall to approximately -20°F.
- Don't Give Up on It in Spring: Hardy Hibiscus is famously late to emerge from dormancy. Moy Grande may stay dormant while many other perennials are already growing, then suddenly emerge as the soil warms to rapidly make up for lost time.
- A Summer Pollinator Magnet: The enormous, brightly colored flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators during midsummer and early fall.
- One Plant Becomes a Giant: Once established, this vigorous perennial can quickly develop into a substantial clump approximately 4 to 5 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide.
- Built for Summer: Moy Grande reaches its flowering peak during some of the hottest portions of the growing season, bringing dramatic color to the landscape when many spring-flowering plants have long since finished.
Ivy - Mar 03, 2012
Oklahoma (Hardiness Zone: 7)
I just discovered this site and love it. I have this plant and it has HUGE flowers and can be seen from the roadside. It is abused by our hot, dry winds, full sun, and in clay soil. It takes abuse and still performs when everything else is wilting or has been eaten by grasshoppers. All it needed was a drink. Plant in a permanent location as it took a tractor to move mine to its new location. Love this plant!
LINDA - Jun 15, 2018
Illinois (Hardiness Zone: 5)