Red Texas Star Hardy Hibiscus Live Plant – 4–8 Inches Tall | Scarlet Red Flowering Perennial | Pollinator & Rain Garden Starter | Ships Without Pot

Bring dramatic summer color to your garden with this live Red Texas Star Hardy Hibiscus. Known for its spectacular scarlet-red, star-shaped flowers and deeply divided green foliage, this hardy perennial creates a striking tropical appearance while returning season after season in suitable climates.

The large flowers can reach approximately 6–8 inches across under favorable growing conditions. Blooming primarily from summer into fall, Texas Star Hibiscus is an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, rain gardens, pond edges, native-inspired landscapes, and sunny perennial beds. Its colorful flowers can attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other visiting pollinators.

Your plant is a young starter measuring approximately 4–8 inches tall and is shipped without a nursery pot. This species can be sensitive during transit, so temporary wilting, leaf loss, or cosmetic foliage damage may occur while the plant adjusts after shipping.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Red Texas Star Hardy Hibiscus plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–8 inches
✔️ Young rooted starter plant
✔️ Shipped without a nursery pot
✔️ Scarlet-red flowers when mature
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Texas Star Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow
Botanical Name: Hibiscus coccineus
Plant Type: Herbaceous flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Young rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred for vigorous growth and flowering
Soil: Fertile, moist soil with good drainage; tolerant of consistently moist locations
Watering: Moderate to high; maintain consistent moisture, particularly during active growth and hot weather
Mature Height: Approximately 4–7 feet under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Fast during the active growing season
USDA Zones: Approximately 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes, when provided with a sufficiently large container and consistent moisture

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Texas Star Hibiscus promptly after arrival and water thoroughly to help the roots establish. Gradually acclimate the young plant to full outdoor sun after shipping. Keep the soil consistently moist during active growth, especially during hot weather. In climates where it goes dormant, the above-ground stems may die back naturally before new growth emerges from the root system when warm conditions return.