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.
Summerific® 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow Hibiscus hybrid
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Details
60 - 60 Inches42 - 42 Inches42 - 42 Inches1.5m1.1m1.1mFeatures
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 BloomingFall InterestBog PlantAttracts:HummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 Inches 1.5mSpacing:42 Inches 1.1mSpread:42 Inches 1.1mFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Bright redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Bronze purpleHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe 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:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance 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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Alex, Alabama, United States, 29 weeks ago
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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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