Plant Hibiscus × 'Summerific® Garnet Globes' where you want bold, late-summer color and a strong, upright habit. This hardy hibiscus makes a compact, well-shaped clump topped with oversized, garnet-red blooms that read from across the garden.

Give it full sun for the best flowering, though it will tolerate part shade, especially where afternoons are hot. Choose rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and keep watering consistent during dry spells. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps hold moisture and moderates soil temperature.

Expect it to emerge late in spring compared with many perennials. Cut last year’s stems back to a few inches in early spring before new growth takes off, and stake only if your site is windy. Feed lightly in spring and again in early summer if needed, and deadhead spent blooms for a neater look, though the plant will keep producing flowers through its season.

Space plants so air can move through the clump, and give it room to reach about 3-4 feet tall with a broad, rounded spread. Pair it with moisture-loving perennials and grasses, or use it as a focal plant in sunny borders and near water features where the soil stays evenly moist.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Edible: Yes

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