Ballet Slippers

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Ballet Slippers'
Bed NW3 In Mike's garden

A hardy herbaceous perennial with very large, dinner-plate flowers in mid-to-late summer; dies to the ground each winter and re-emerges late in spring.

This planting · Bed NW3

In this garden

Bloom timingVery large (dinner-plate) flowers, mid–late summer.
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
2025-04
Planted · ~1 yr
About perennial hibiscus

General information about the species — not specific to this planting.

At a glance

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
high
Mature size
3-4 ft × 2-3 ft
Bloom
Very large (dinner-plate) flowers, mid–late summer.
Pruning

Cut dead stems to the ground in fall or late winter. Emerges late in spring — don't assume it's dead; mark its spot.