Hibiscus moscheutos 'Summerific Perfect Storm' - Swamp Rose Mallow
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Summerific Perfect Storm
Flower color: Mauve-pink petals with contrasting purple eye
Flower diameter: 18–23 cm
Mature height: 100–130 cm
Mature spread: 80–110 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering period: June to October
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate to high
Soil type: Rich, moist but well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zones 4 to 9
Moisture 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 back stems to the ground in spring after the last frost. Apply an organic mulch to retain soil moisture.
Light fertilization in spring supports generous and prolonged flowering.
No staking required.
This perennial faithfully returns each year and creates a spectacular effect in the back of a flower bed or in a mass planting with its abundant flowers.