Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus hybrid)
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Get ready for a Summerific® treat with 'Berry Awesome' hibiscus! This native North American plant boasts large, ruffled lavender-pink flowers with a cherry red eye and midnight green foliage, attracting bees and hummingbirds. With compact, shrub-like growth and deer resistance, it's perfect for any garden. It is grown in our new two gallon container, providing instant impact!
- 48 inches tall and 54-60 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun to part sun (4-6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 54-60 inches apart for best results
- Produces large "dinner-plate" flowers in a lavender pink shade with cherry red centers from midsummer through fall
- Maintains glossy, midnight green foliage in a dense, shrub-like habit from late spring to frost
- Great for borders, landscapes, focal points, bogs
- Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and resists deer
- Native to North America, bog plant, fall interest, long blooming
Care: 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. Fertilize with Proven Winners® Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and midsummer.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment
- 2 Gallon perennials are 18-28" tall at shipment
