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Summerific® 'Lilac Crush' Rose Mallow Hibiscus hybrid

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
5'6" 4'6" 1.7m 1.4m
Height: 5' - 5'6"
Spread: 4' - 4'6"
Height: 1.5m - 1.7m
Spread: 1.2m - 1.4m
  • Details

    60 - 66 Inches
    48 - 54 Inches
    48 - 54 Inches
    1.5m - 1.7m
    1.2m - 1.4m
    1.2m - 1.4m

    Features

    Lavender blue flowers open 7-8” wide with overlapping petals of a thick substance. The flowers will appear the most blue under cool conditions. Upright, columnar habit that is very sturdy and resists lodging.

    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Bog Plant
    Attracts: 
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    60 - 66 Inches 1.5m - 1.7m
    Spacing: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Spread: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Lavender blue
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The 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: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Poor Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    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.

    Summerific® 'Lilac Crush' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 35,181, Can PBRAF
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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • Ours gets 6 feet in height love this plant!

      Jay
      , Ohio
      , United States
      , 11 weeks ago
    • The plant was tiny when it arrived, but a month later it's growing fast and looking very healthy. Can't wait for it to start blooming!

      Kate
      , 2 years ago
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