Hibiscus (Rose Mallow)
Color Name: Starry Starry Night
Come see what all the fuss is about! Starry Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus has incredibly dark, near-black, broad, maple-like leaves and forms an upright clump in the landscape. Interesting 7-8" flowers are pale pink with darker pink speckling and veining. The flowers are held on bright green carpels, which contrast nicely with the dark foliage. Flowers are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant.
Starry Starry Night will steal the spotlight in your sunny landscape with its incredibly floriferous show in late summer.
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.
Come see what all the fuss is about! Starry Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus has incredibly dark, near-black, broad, maple-like leaves and forms an upright clump in the landscape. Interesting 7-8" flowers are pale pink with darker pink speckling and veining. The flowers are held on bright green carpels, which contrast nicely with the dark foliage. Flowers are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant.
Starry Starry Night will steal the spotlight in your sunny landscape with its incredibly floriferous show in late summer.
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.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 3 to 4 Feet Spread: 3 to 4 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
Wet
Attributes |
 Native  Extended Bloomer Specimen Plant Water's Edge Landscapes Mass Planting Easy to Grow Colorful Foliage Border
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
