Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos 'RutHib1’ PPAF

Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus mos-KEW-tos
SKU #43866
4-10

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.

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Description A true show-stopper, big pale-pink summer flowers with bold crimson centers pop against deep burgundy foliage. Quickly fills in empty spaces and forms a large, dense, shrubby form if given full sun. Provides a dramatic tropical look on a cold-hardy herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Burgundy
Companion Plants Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil. Fertilize in early spring and regularly during the growing season. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance, and pinch stems back to promote bushier growth. Can be hard pruned to the ground in late winter to early spring.
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DescriptionA true show-stopper, big pale-pink summer flowers with bold crimson centers pop against deep burgundy foliage. Quickly fills in empty spaces and forms a large, dense, shrubby form if given full sun. Provides a dramatic tropical look on a cold-hardy herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil. Fertilize in early spring and regularly during the growing season. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance, and pinch stems back to promote bushier growth. Can be hard pruned to the ground in late winter to early spring.

Frequently asked questions

Does Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus produce flowers?
Summer
Is Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus evergreen or deciduous?
Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus?
Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
How fast does Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus grow?
Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus in my landscape?
Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus is suitable for: Border.
What color are Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus flowers?
Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus?
Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus has Burgundy foliage.
What plants grow well with Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus?
Good companion plants for Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus include: Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja).
How do I care for Head Over Heels® Blush Hibiscus?
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil. Fertilize in early spring and regularly during the growing season. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance, and pinch stems back to promote bushier growth. Can be hard pruned to the ground in late winter to early spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.