Hibiscus Moscheutes 'Lady Baltimore'

Lady Baltimore Rose Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Lady Baltimore’ is a dramatic herbaceous perennial valued for its enormous soft pink flowers and bold late-season display. It forms a tall, upright clump of deep green, maple-like foliage that emerges late in spring. In mid to late summer, huge tropical-looking blooms—often 8–10 inches across—open in clear rose-pink with a prominent crimson-red eye, creating a striking focal point in the garden. The flowers continue for weeks and attract pollinators.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 36–48 in
Height: 4–6 ft
(10-year size: forms large expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Upright, bushy clump
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, fertile soils; tolerates clay and wet conditions
Water: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Enormous rose-pink flowers with crimson eye



Tropical appearance in hardy climates



Strong late-summer color



Ideal for borders, rain gardens, and specimen plantings




Care
Cut stems to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants emerge late in spring, so mark their location in the garden. Provide rich soil and consistent moisture for best growth and flowering. Divide clumps every few years if needed to maintain vigor.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

4-6'

Width

36-48"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Foundation, Specimen

Shape

Clump, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No