Vintage Wine Hibiscus – HIBISCUS ‘Vintage Wine’ PP27839. 4′ tall, 5′ spread, full sun-part shade, midsummer-early fall bloom. Near-black buds open to huge 7″, scarlet red flowers that shimmer in the sun with a darker red eye. The overlapping petals of have a crinkled texture and open completely with minimal cupping. Flowers are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant. Dark green, heart-shaped leaves form a densely upright, columnar clump. Use this incredibly dense variety as a focal point in your sun garden. Attracts hummingbirds and is bee friendly. Deer resistant. Zones 4-9. Potted in 3″ pot.
Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Garden Style:
Cottage, Eclectic, Rain Garden
Other Features:
Bog Plant, Border Plant, Specimen, Focal Point
