Summerific® 'Perfect Storm' Rose Mallow Hibiscus hybrid
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- Part Sun to Sun
- Spring
- Summer
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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DETAILS
FEATURES
A naturally compact selection that works well in large containers. Large 7-8”, white flowers with a red eye are produced all over the dense, rounded clump of deep black-purple maple-like leaves.
Long BloomingFall InterestBog PlantAttracts:BeesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 Inches 91cmSpacing:54 - 60 Inches 1.4m - 1.5mSpread:54 - 60 Inches 1.4m - 1.5mFlower Colors:PinkWhiteFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:Black-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 SoilFertile SoilPoor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilUses:Border PlantLandscapeSpecimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Great in Landscapes.
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.
Gardeners loved the dark foliage of ‘Summer Storm’ Hibiscus, but it got too big for a small garden space. ‘Perfect Storm’ takes the dark foliage and shrinks it down to a manageable size (about half the height of ‘Summer Storm’).
At 3 feet tall, it will still be the centerpiece of your sunny garden. This beauty demands a presence! ‘Perfect Storm’ has huge, 7-8” wide, white flowers with a bright red eye that radiates out the veins, with the petals edged with pink. Enjoy its blooms from late summer into early fall.
Summerific® 'Perfect Storm' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 27,880, Can 5,648