Hibiscus moscheutos 'Valentine's Crush' - Swamp Rose Mallow
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Valentine's Crush
Flower color: Magenta pink petals with dark purple 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 soil
Melliferous 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 frosts. Apply an organic mulch to retain soil moisture.
Light fertilization in spring supports generous flowering.
No staking required.
This perennial reliably returns each year and creates a spectacular effect at the back of borders or in flower beds.

