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Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC® Cookies and Cream

SUMMERIFIC® Cookies and Cream Rose Mallow

SUMMERIFIC® Cookies and Cream Rose Mallow

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • August
  • September

  • Dark burgundy foliage
  • Huge flowers
  • Abundant flowers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Attracts pollinators and butterflies

Treat yourself to a unique floral spectacle with the Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC® 'Cookies and Cream', an exceptional variety from the Proven Winners collection. This perennial hibiscus stands out with its striking contrast between dark foliage and pure white flowers, creating a true focal point in your garden.

Features:

  • Habit: Bushy and compact, ideal for flower beds and borders.
  • Flowers: Huge white flowers 15-20 cm in diameter, without the typical red eye of hibiscus. Abundant flowering from mid-summer until the first frost.
  • Foliage: Deeply cut leaves, intense purplish-black, creating a dramatic backdrop for the white flowers.
  • Mature size: 75-90 cm in height and 100-120 cm in width.
  • Hardiness: Zone 4, resistant to Quebec winters.
  • Resistance: Low susceptibility to diseases and pests.
  • Sunlight: Full sun for darker foliage and optimal flowering.
  • Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates clay soils.

Uses:

  • Beds: Creates a spectacular focal point thanks to its striking contrast.
  • Borders: Structures flower beds and adds a touch of exoticism.
  • Large containers: Ideal for sunny terraces and balconies.

Growing tips:

  • Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Amend the soil with compost. Water thoroughly after planting.
  • Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially during dry periods.
  • Maintenance: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in spring before new growth appears.
  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
  • Winter protection: Mulch the base to protect the roots from frost.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
42 - 48 in.
Spread
42 - 48 in.
Height
30 - 36 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • White

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Medium
  • Let the soil dry between waterings. Does not like drought.

Maintenance:

  • Removed damaged parts early in spring.

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained soil
  • Moist

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Butterfly garden
  • Clumps
  • Flowerbeds
  • Detached
  • Bog garden
  • Borders

Attribute:

  • Impressive flowers

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