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Moonshadow™ Rosita Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Rosita'
SKU #47682
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Big, lightly blushing blooms with a deep crimson center contrast against the dark, purple-black foliage on a densely branched, compact plant. Breaks dormancy and blooms several weeks earlier than other varieties, with a heavy flower set. A beautiful addition to perennial borders, or excellent in planters. Boasts increased tolerance of Japanese beetles and sawfly larvae. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer and fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Bi-color |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| 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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| Description | Big, lightly blushing blooms with a deep crimson center contrast against the dark, purple-black foliage on a densely branched, compact plant. Breaks dormancy and blooms several weeks earlier than other varieties, with a heavy flower set. A beautiful addition to perennial borders, or excellent in planters. Boasts increased tolerance of Japanese beetles and sawfly larvae. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer and fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Bi-color |
| Foliage Color | Black |
Care
| 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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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.
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.