You will love the short but full, compact habit and scarlet red flowers of this Hibiscus selection from the Walters Gardens hybridizing program. It represents a breakthrough in Hibiscus hybridizing and an improvement over older cultivars with its pristine habit and substantial flowering ability over a long bloom period.
Since it is an indeterminate bloomer, the flowers are produced at the nodes all up the flowering stems rather than just at the top like some other cultivars. Near-black buds open to glossy, deep scarlet red, 7-8" wide flowers with heavily overlapping petals. These dramatic blossoms cover the plant from midsummer to early fall. They are set against a perfect backdrop of glossy deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves with slight purple overtones.
These North American native plants bring massive, tropical-looking flowers all the way to zone 4. Although later to emerge than most perennials in spring, these are fast growing plants capable of adding an inch of new growth a day. Excellent at brightening up end of season gardens.
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Height:
4.0 Feet
Spread:
4.0-5.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Container Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Native to North America
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. 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. 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. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Univ of Georgia Trials Classic City Award -- 2011
Colorado State University "Top Performer" Perennial -- 2012
Height:
4.0 Feet
Spread:
4.0-5.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Container Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Native to North America
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. 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. 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. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Univ of Georgia Trials Classic City Award -- 2011
Colorado State University "Top Performer" Perennial -- 2012
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