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Summerific® 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow Hibiscus hybrid

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
5' 3'6" 1.5m 1.1m
Height: 5'
Spread: 3'6"
Height: 1.5m
Spread: 1.1m
  • Details

    60 - 60 Inches
    42 - 42 Inches
    42 - 42 Inches
    1.5m
    1.1m
    1.1m

    Features

    Bright red flowers open flat at 7" wide. The leaves have a large, ovate shape and a dark bronze cast in full sun. Upright, columnar habit is very sturdy and resists lodging.

    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Bog Plant
    Attracts: 
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    60 Inches 1.5m
    Spacing: 
    42 Inches 1.1m
    Spread: 
    42 Inches 1.1m
    Flower Colors: 
    Red
    Flower Shade: 
    Bright red
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Bronze purple
    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® 'Valentine's Crush' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 35,170, Can PBRAF
  • 3 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • This plant grows and blooms as advertised, with one exception. Our plant is advertised as 60" tall but it tops out each year at just under 36". Last year we had three stalks but have eight this year, the plant's second. Love the flowers.

      Alex
      , Alabama
      , United States
      , 29 weeks ago
    • I am in zone 4B. I purchased 3 of these. They are absolutely gorgeous. Pleasantly surprised on how much they grew on year 1.

      Rosanne Otto
      , Minnesota
      , United States
      , 1 year ago
    • Full foliage, lots of blooms. Vivid red flowers. A real eye catching plant.

      DJ Bilan
      , Tennessee
      , United States
      , 1 year ago
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