Cranberry Punch® Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Whit XX'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cranberry Punch® Hardy Hibiscus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 4-10
The Cranberry Punch® Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Whit XX'), has a tight compact habit that's perfect for the modern garden. Dark red flowers bloom all summer above a plant that stays smaller and tidy. But boy will they bring in the butterflies and Hummingbirds!
The oxblood-red blooms of the Cranberry Punch® Hibiscus are 4-5" wide and stand out among the deep green red-veined leaves. Heat-loving and easy to grow, no garden should be without this excellent plant! These show stoppers keep blooming from summer through first frost!
The Cranberry Punch® Hibiscus is a dwarf Hardy Hibiscus that grows as a dense mound just 2-3 feet in height and width. Hardy throughout a wide range of USDA growing zones, this perennial Hibiscus thrives from chilly zone 4 to hot and humid zone 10 with ease!
Planting and Application:
The Cranberry Punch® Hibiscus can be used in containers as easily as an accent in the landscape! As a single specimen becomes a spectacle, or grouped for a border, backdrop, or low hedge the cranberry-red hue becomes something no one can ignore! The radiant blooms won't attract deer. So create property division and privacy without worry.
Adding a tropical ruffled allure to poolside plantings, around outdoor garden rooms, and enlivening deck and patio planters! Welcome additions to Cottage and Pollinator Gardens, everyone will benefit from these brilliant blooms!
The small size also makes container gardeners' lives easier! Pot up these bright blossoms for summer planters around back decks and front porches for a major boost of curb appeal! Any sunny balcony gains cheerful blooms no matter how much room or experience you have with growing these easy-going plants!
- Gorgeous, Huge Red Satiny Blooms
- Great Green Foliage All Growing Season
- Compact Plant - Perfect For Smaller Gardens
- Butterflies & Hummingbirds Love It!
- Containers & Landscape Beds in the Sun!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Flowering the best in full sun, Hardy Hibiscus are drought tolerant once established, but supplemental watering increases flowering. Any well-drained soil will due but a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch that holds in moisture and insulates the root system. Deadhead after the flowers fade, and cut the stems back to the ground each early spring. Deer resistant, heat and cold hardy, few plants bloom in the late season without fading like these fantastic perennial plants!
- Full Sun Perennials
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Tolerates Average to Wet Soils & Occasional Drought
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Early Spring
- Cold-Hardy & Heat-Tolerant
A Punch of color for your garden! This is a great red flowering perennial that will add a huge pop of color right where you need it without taking over your garden! Order the juicy Cranberry Punch® Hardy Hibiscus from Nature Hills today!
