Go Back Hibiscus Cranberry Crush Summerific

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Hibiscus Summerific 'Cranberry Crush'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    You will love the short but full, compact habit and scarlet red flowers of this new Hibiscus selection. An improvement over older cultivars with its pristine habit and substantial flowering ability over a long bloom period. Since it is an indeterminate bloomer, the flowers are produced at the nodes all up the flowering stems rather than just at the top like some other cultivars. Near-black buds open to glossy, deep scarlet red, 7-8 inch wide flowers with heavily overlapping petals. These dramatic blossoms cover the plant from midsummer to early fall. They are set against a perfect backdrop of glossy deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves with slight purple overtones.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading may prolong the bloom period. 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. Be advised that this species is always one of the last to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.

    Flower Color

    Cranberry red

    Foliage Color

    Glossy green

    Plant Spread

    4 ft.

    Good Companions

    Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome', Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Fire', Echinacea 'Harvest Moon', Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

    Plant Height

    3 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Specimen or focal point, Long blooming

    Bloom Time

    Midsummer to early fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part sun

    Growth Rate

    Rapid

    Seasonal Interests

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