Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Perennial Hibiscus
Perennial
- Matte black foliage contrasts delicate white flowers.
- Cold-hardy hibiscus, virtually maintenance-free!
- Blooms earlier & longer than other perennial hibiscus varieties.
- Native perennial loved by hummingbirds & other pollinators.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, up to 3' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Summerific® hibiscus from Proven Winners are herbaceous perennials, so unlike their close cousin Rose of Sharon, they die back to the ground in fall and begin each year fresh in spring. They are one of the latest perennials to emerge in spring, but watching them transform from tiny stems to big, healthy plants in a matter of weeks is nothing short of delightful. These are great plants for beginners – or anyone, really!
Details
Common name: Perennial hibiscus, hardy hibiscus, swamp mallow, rose mallow, dinner plate hibiscus
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2.5-3' tall and 3.5-4' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer Features: Rain gardens, cottage garden, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, attracts pollinators
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, specimen, flowering hedge
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun) is best.
Water: Average to high.
Space: 2.5-3 feet
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required; Stems can be cut off once the plant has gone dormant in late autumn as they do not add any considerable interest. 2-3" of mulch is recommended.
Maintenance: Little needed. Perennial hibiscus is one of the very last plants to emerge each spring. Be patient! Once they begin to show buds, they will start to grow quickly.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
They were tiny little stubs, with a couple of leaves. Soil was very dry when they arrived. I followed the directions perfectly, even using rain barrel water and they now both appear to be dead. These were not cheap. :))
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This picture is a few months later. I absolutely love this plant, and can't wait for it to get bigger.
Great looking plants, packaged well, arrived quickly. I ordered a hardy hibiscus, a daylily, and a Bee Balm monarda. All are in the ground and growing rapidly. The hibiscus already has flower buds
I order one then two days later I ordered another. They looked amazing.
The cookies and cream large white blooms contrasting with the dark blackish maroon leaves the second year are amazing. The first year they looked good, but the second year I was fearful the plant did not survive the winter. Wrong! Grew quickly and is amazing.
The Cookies and Cream hibiscus arrived in great condition, and are now heavily budded, fixing to bloom!
Lovely, healthy plants
Product arrived fast and in excellent condition.
Plant arrived fast, and in excellent condition.
My plant arrived in perfect condition and is growing nicely. What more can I ask?
I Was so Excited to Put This Girl Into the Ground. I Got Her There and She Shriveled up and Is Now a Twig. She is About 8hrs of Light , Rest Shade and Does Get Water. All Others are Doing Great.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look. Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants, where our friendly customer service team would love to hear from you. All orders are covered by our 60 day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I followed the instructions sent with them and they never even seemed to shock%21 They are growing and happy a month after planting. Will order plants from here again%21