Go Back Hibiscus Sultry Kiss

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Hibiscus 'Sultry Kiss'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This super long blooming Hibiscus cultivar forms a beautiful upright mound of well-branched, maple-like, dark green foliage which is bronze when it first emerges. Deep red buds open to magenta-red flowers measuring 9-11 inches wide. The flowers have heavily overlapping petals and are produced at the nodes all the way up the reddish purple stems, coating the plant in blossoms from midsummer until frost. 'Sultry Kiss' is suitable en masse for the back of the border or planted singly as a focal point.

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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

    Red

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    5 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    4-5 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Specimen or focal point, Long blooming

    Bloom Time

    Midsummer to frost

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full to part sun

    Growth Rate

    Rapid

    Seasonal Interests

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