Hibiscus Summerific Holy Grail 3G Pw Pot

Description

Common Name: Rose Mallow
 

We called this hardy hibiscus "the holy grail" from its inception because we knew we had something special. There's a whole lot to love about this plant, beginning with its incredible dark, near-black foliage of beautiful, oval-shaped leaves. Rich, deep red flowers are enormous at 8-9 inches across. The red and black colours perfectly complement each other. As an added bonus, once the flowers are finished, bright green calyxes starkly contrast the dark foliage. Use in an area with consistent moisture as a focal point to build your garden around.

These beauties will not be available until mid July.

How to Grow

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.