Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel' - Swamp Mallow
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Midnight Marvel
Flower color: Deep red petals with velvety black center
Flower diameter: 20–25 cm
Mature height: 90–120 cm
Mature width: 90–120 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering period: July to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate to high
Soil type: Rich, moist but well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Humidity tolerance: Prefers cool soils
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes (bees and butterflies)
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
✂️ Care
Very easy to care for. Cut stems back to the ground in spring after the last frosts. Apply an organic mulch to retain soil moisture.
Light fertilization in spring supports abundant flowering.
No staking required.
This perennial reliably returns each year and creates a spectacular effect at the back of a flowerbed or in a mass planting.