General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Plant Height: 4 - 4.5 feet
Plant Spread: 5 - 5.5 feet
Leaves: Variegated
Other: Herbaceous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Dark Magenta, Rose Red
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: 2018 pp#31587
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 1972 National

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Common names
  • Hybrid Hardy Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus

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Location: Tawas Michigan under the Pines
Photo by clintbrown
Location: Tawas Michigan under the Pines
Date: 2023-08-28
Photo by clintbrown
Photo by clintbrown
Location: Medina, TN
Date: Foliage and flower
Photo by clintbrown
Location: Zone 6b. 
Date: Sep 16th 2022
Location: Medina, TN
Date: 2018-09-23
The first variegated hardy Hibiscus.
Photo by clintbrown
Photo by clintbrown

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Medina, TN
Date: 2019-07-25

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Location: Millcreek, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-08-06
Location: Tawas Michigan under the Pines

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