Luna Pink Swirl Hibiscus

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Aug 30, 2007 3:54 pm

Here is a pic of the bloom on this hibiscus. It is a perennial hibiscus. My first year with it, but I like it

Ginger

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Aug 30, 2007 5:03 pm

Another pretty one! I think I want them all!

VThosta/daylilylover · Post by **VThosta/daylilylover** » Aug 30, 2007 5:47 pm

Beautiful!
What is the measure of its diameter?

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Aug 30, 2007 9:10 pm

Isn't she so pretty!! I picked up one that is close to that one. I need more!!

JaneG · Post by **JaneG** » Aug 30, 2007 11:04 pm

Oh WOW!! That is an awesome picture when viewed full size. They way the petals are laid out you really see the "swirl" effect! I love it!

Aud · Post by **Aud** » Aug 30, 2007 11:17 pm

That is very pretty. I wish they were taller like the Rose of Sharon.

Gruntfuttock · Post by **Gruntfuttock** » Aug 31, 2007 5:17 am

That's a good one.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Aug 31, 2007 11:58 am

Thanks all! I planted this one and a Luna Red about 4 weeks ago so they are still smaller than they should end up being at the end of the summer next year. Luna Red has grown twice as fast as Luna Pink Swirl, so I don't know what size they will actually end up being, but they could be about 4 foot to 5 foot tall at maturity.
The blooms on LPS are a bit smaller than LR, I would say LPS has a bloom about 6" accross, while Luna Red is about 7"-8".

Ginger

JaneG · Post by **JaneG** » Aug 31, 2007 11:04 pm

I went to the nursery this afternoon to pick up some plant markers, and Woo-Hoo, I left with Luna Pink Swirl and Luna White!!!!! Just happened to walk past them and thanks to this post I recognized LPS as soon as I saw it!

I've never grown hibiscus before, this will be fun!!

VThosta/daylilylover · Post by **VThosta/daylilylover** » Aug 31, 2007 11:16 pm

We really do need that "green with envy" emoticon!

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Sep 04, 2007 9:23 am

Jane, you will really like it. I do so far

Ginger

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Sep 04, 2007 10:29 am

I may be mistaken, but I think the 'Lunas' are a dwarf variety...reaching about 24" at maturity.

Does anyone know for sure if the hardy hibiscus produce like kind from seed?

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Sep 04, 2007 10:30 am

BTW, Ginger, I meant to say how beautiful it is and what a great photo!

JaneG · Post by **JaneG** » Sep 04, 2007 3:54 pm

Hi Charla! I don't know if they are considered dwarf. I don't even know how big standard hibiscus get!

On the tags for Luna White and Luna Pink Swirl it listed the size as 24-36" tall and 24" wide. I put them towards the front of the bed, with just some dward iris in front of them for contrasting foliage shape. I don't want anything hiding those luscious blooms!!!

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Sep 04, 2007 3:59 pm

Thanks for the info Charla! I did not have a tag that gave any info on size etc, just a name

I was guessing the height based on a "normal" hardy hibiscus! I am glad they don't get as big beacuse I was worried I was going to have to move them if they got too bit. 24-36" will be just right for the spot I have them in.
Thanks for the compliment on the photo also! The camera really does it all

Ginger

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Sep 04, 2007 11:44 pm

I think I am going to have to go find a Luna Pink Swirl and a Luna White....