Illuminating your garden with a breathtaking showstopper that delivers rare, high-contrast intensity. Summerific® 'Edge of Night' Rose Mallow immediately captures attention with its jet-black foliage—the darkest on the market—which creates a dramatic backdrop for massive 18 to 20 cm bubblegum-pink flowers striped with dark pink veins. Its compact, sturdy, and exceptionally well-branched habit brings impressive structure to borders and flower beds, establishing an elegant, exotic focal point from mid-summer straight into early autumn.
Characteristics
Foliage : Deeply cut deciduous leaves featuring an intense, near-black shade that maintains its rich dark coloration even under intense full sun.
Flowering : Monumental 18 to 20 cm diameter flowers in vibrant bubblegum-pink tones, streaked with magenta veins and anchored by a deep red eye. Continuous bloom from mid-summer until the first frosts.
Light : Full sun to intensify the near-black foliage and maximize flower production.
Habit : Bushy, compact, rounded, and very dense.
Growth : Fast-growing, reaching a height of 90 to 100 cm and a spread of 120 cm.
Soil : Rich, deep, moisture-retentive soil that remains well-drained.
Temperature : Excellent hardiness down to zone 4.
Resistances : Resists White-tailed deer well and tolerates soggy soils as well as hot summer conditions.
Use
Types of use : Ideal for borders, flower beds, specimen planting to create a dramatic focal point, along water features, or in large containers on the patio.
Decorative benefits : Delivers unmatched visual contrast between its ultra-dark foliage and giant pink-infused blooms.
Maintenance
Watering : Water abundantly and regularly. Keep the soil constantly moist to damp, especially during extended summer heatwaves.
Fertilization : Apply a fertilizer rich in phosphorus in spring and early summer to promote spectacular bloom production.
Pruning : Cut back all stems to about 10-15 cm from the ground in late autumn or early spring.
Planting : Space plants about 100 to 120 cm apart in a planting hole enriched with compost, then water thoroughly.
Winter protection : Apply a generous layer of mulch over the root crown in autumn to protect the base against extreme cold.
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