Hibiscus (Rose Mallow)
Color Name: Airbrush Effect
The beautiful art deco pattern of this Hardy Hibiscus looks like it has been spray painted, and you'll love how it makes your garden look! 8 inch, vibrant pink flowers with salmon tones have an airbrushed central white halo and a small dark red eye. Overlapping petals create a three dimensional look to the flowers. The rich, dark green foliage forms a compact habit. Lots of flower buds translates to a long season of bloom, so you can enjoy these flowers for many weeks. Use Airbrush Effect as a focal point in your sun garden.
Growing Tips: Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. 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. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden Inc.
The beautiful art deco pattern of this Hardy Hibiscus looks like it has been spray painted, and you'll love how it makes your garden look! 8 inch, vibrant pink flowers with salmon tones have an airbrushed central white halo and a small dark red eye. Overlapping petals create a three dimensional look to the flowers. The rich, dark green foliage forms a compact habit. Lots of flower buds translates to a long season of bloom, so you can enjoy these flowers for many weeks. Use Airbrush Effect as a focal point in your sun garden.
Growing Tips: Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. 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. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden Inc.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 3 to 4 Feet Spread: 4 to 5 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Moist
Attributes |
 Native  Extended Bloomer Water's Edge Specimen Plant Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Border
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
