Hardy Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' 3 Gallon

Hibiscus moscheutos

Also known as Rose Mallow, Hardy Hibiscus produces a plant 2-5' tall with a rounded, shrubby habit, covered in soft green to bronze colored foliage that provides a boldly textured effect in the landscape. Huge, dinner plate-sized, tropical-looking flowers 8-12" wide bloom vigorously on the plant in late summer (typically starting late July, early August in Northeast Ohio). This makes for an excellent perennial for late summer/early fall color, and for large containers. 'Blackberry Merlot' displays velvet red 8 inch flowers , plus the foliage is a rich, dark green. Plant in well-drained to moist, moderate to nutrient-rich soil amended with organic matter. Water well after planting, and maintain 1" of water, once per week, for the first year. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring or when planting, according to package instructions, and re-apply in summer. Mulch 1-2" to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Pinch in early June, if you wish to control size. Once blooming, remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. In late fall, cut down to 4".

• Full Sun
• 3-4' h x 4-5' w
• Deer Resistant
• Attracts Hummingbirds