Hibiscus 'Pink Crush' PPAF CPBRAF

SUMMERIFIC® Collection

Common Name: Rose Mallow

Following in the footsteps of the popular 'Cranberry Crush', 'Pink Crush' takes all the great qualities of the former but features pink flowers instead of red. Huge 7-8" bright bubblegum pink flowers have a dark red eye. The edges of the petals have slightly lighter pink tones that really make the color pop against the bright green, serrated foliage. Flowers open flat and are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant for many weeks, starting in mid to late summer. This bold perennial has an upright, columnar habit and is slightly taller than it is wide. A perfect companion to 'Cranberry Crush'!

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:

4.5-5.0 Feet

Spread:

4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Pink 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

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Bog Plant Border Plant 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.

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