Summer Carnival Hibiscus is a compact bushy perennial with beautiful green and white variegated maple-like foliage whose margins flush pink in fall. Large deep magenta pink flowers with red flushed eyes bloom from mid-summer into early fall. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
5' - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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
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