Rose mallow Hibiscus × 'Summerific(R) Lilac Crush' is a bold, late-summer perennial that brings a tropical look to your garden without tropical fuss. You get oversized, lilac to lavender-blue blooms with ruffled petals held on sturdy, upright stems above a full canopy of green leaves.

Plant it where it can soak up sun for the biggest flower show. Full sun is ideal, but it will also perform in part shade, especially where summers are hot. Expect a mature height around 60-72 inches, with a broad spread that commonly reaches about 48-60 inches, so give it space to stand out rather than crowd it into the border.

For best results, grow it in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering through the growing season helps keep the plant lush and supports continuous flower production. A summer mulch layer helps hold moisture, and an extra-thick mulch the first winter is helpful in colder climates.

Like many hardy hibiscus, this plant is slow to wake up in spring. Be patient and avoid cutting it back in fall. Instead, once new growth is about to start (or just as it begins), cut back last year's stems before fresh shoots elongate. This simple routine keeps the clump tidy and encourages strong new stems for the season's blooms.

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
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Edible: Yes

Shipping

FREE SHIPPING - Classy Groundcovers offers free shipping, and your plants never spend more than three days in transit.

Precise delivery - another benefit from shopping with us is that you know hpw to control exactly when your order will be shipped.

Shipping information that applies to all plants:
- When We Ship
- You May Specify Your Shipping Date
- Lookup Shipping Date and Tracking Information
- Special Delivery Instructions
- Changing Your Shipping Date
- Accepting Delivery
- Unpacking Your Order
- Returns

Care