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Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow Hibiscus hybrid

Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
4'6" 4'6" 1.4m 1.4m
Height: 4' - 4'6"
Spread: 4' - 4'6"
Height: 1.2m - 1.4m
Spread: 1.2m - 1.4m
  • Details

    48 - 54 Inches
    48 - 54 Inches
    48 - 54 Inches
    1.2m - 1.4m
    1.2m - 1.4m
    1.2m - 1.4m

    Features

    Huge 8”, bright bubblegum pink flowers with a near-black, dark red eye are produced all over the upright, columnar habit of rich, bright green leaves.

    Bog Plant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Spacing: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Spread: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Flower Shade: 
    Bubblegum pink
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Bright green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Poor Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant, but is not necessary for continued bloom. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. Do not trim back in fall. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Be patient, even if you think it is dead, it most likely isn't. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.

    Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 32,587, Can 4,254
  • 7 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • Ive grown hardy hibiscus plants for a few years now. All PW plants. They are a show stopper for sure. They have tons of huge beautiful blooms and I hardly do anything but water them occasionally. My favourite plant in my garden in here Zone 5a. Ontario, Canada.

      Barb Ferreira
      , Canada
      , 2 years ago
    • I purchased this plant from a local nursery. I transplanted it on a very hot day a couple weeks ago. The plant never missed a beat. Has blooms on it every day. I love this plant so much.

      Andrea
      , Colorado
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
    • I left a review last year giving this hibiscus only 2 stars but this year it is definitely a 5 star rating. This is a gorgeous hibiscus and the blooms are the most beautiful pink with the dark centered eye. I have tons of bumblebees in my yard and the blooms are lasting longer this year. I wish I could upload a picture of this beauty!

      Jessica Medina
      , Oklahoma
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
    • I bought my first candy crush this year. I have several other summerific varieties and this one takes the cake. (They are all beautiful but this one is phenomenal) These blooms are to die for. I wish I could add pictures to my review. It’s mid July and I have blooms that are 8 inches in diameter on the first season I’ve owned it. Will be adding more for next year.

      Mandie
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
    • Beautiful bloom, beautiful color with black center, large, exciting: I will order more next year. Planted last year in July, did not bloom. Several stems were left after winter. In Early Spring started growing, beautiful green leaves. It was a foot high covered with leaves. At the top were a group of buds that started to open two at a time., added more on sides. Bloomed & bloomed and grew another foot, narrow plant. Rested a short while and has put on blooms all over. Much prettier than the picture.. I am going to order several small lavenders.next year..

      Dorothy Joan Ford
      , Texas
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
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