Hibiscus ‘Dark Mystery’ is a dramatic hardy hibiscus prized for its near-black, deeply cut foliage and large, richly colored blooms. It brings bold contrast and tropical flair to perennial gardens while remaining winter-hardy in colder climates. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.
|
Type: |
|
|
Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
|
Height: |
3' - 4' |
|
Spread: |
3' - 4’ |
|
Spacing: |
3’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
|
|
Bloom Color: |
White+Pink |
|
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation. Potential issues include canker, rust, leaf spot, and occasional insects. Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked. Leaf scorch will happen if soils dry out.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
IMAGES: Photo by Walters Gardens, Inc, Dark Mystery Hardy Hibiscus.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.