Hibiscus moscheutos 'Summerific® 'French Vanilla' - Rose Mallow
🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: French Vanilla
Flower Color: Creamy white petals with ruby red center
Flower Diameter: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)
Mature Height: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
Mature Width: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
Habit: Bushy, upright
Bloom Time: July to September
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate to high
Soil Type: Rich, moist but well-drained
Hardiness Zone: Zones 4 to 9
Humidity Tolerance: Prefers cool soils
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes (bees and butterflies)
Pet Toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
✂️ Care
Very easy to care for. Cut stems back to the ground in spring after the last frost. 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 borders or in mass plantings.

