Captivate all eyes with a spectacular showstopper that transforms the garden into a true tropical oasis. Summerific® Perfect Storm Rose Mallow dazzles with striking contrast: gigantic 18 to 20 cm blooms in a delicate pinkish-white accented by a deep magenta-red eye emerge above dark, near-black foliage. Its compact, sturdy habit makes it the ideal choice to add dramatic exotic flair to small spaces or large borders without ever falling over in strong winds.
Characteristics
Foliage : Deeply cut deciduous leaves featuring an intense dark violet to near-black shade under full sun.
Flowering : Monumental 18 to 20 cm diameter flowers, pinkish-white to pale pink with a vivid magenta-red central eye and radiating veins. Generous bloom from mid-summer until early autumn.
Light : Full sun to maximize dark foliage coloration and flower quantity.
Habit : Bushy, dense, compact, and well-branched.
Growth : Fast-growing, reaching a height of 90 to 100 cm and a spread of 120 cm.
Soil : Rich, deep, moisture-retentive, and well-drained soil.
Temperature : Excellent hardiness down to zone 4.
Resistances : Resists White-tailed deer well and tolerates very wet soils.
Use
Types of use : Ideal for borders, flower beds, specimen planting to create a focal point, along water features, or in large containers on the patio.
Decorative benefits : Offers dramatic color contrast between near-black foliage and giant pink-and-red infused blooms.
Maintenance
Watering : Water regularly and abundantly. Keep soil constantly moist to damp, especially during heatwaves, as this plant loves water.
Fertilization : Apply a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in spring and early summer to encourage heavy blooming.
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. Plant in a hole enriched with compost and water thoroughly after planting.
Winter protection : Spread a generous layer of leaf mulch or straw over the root crown in autumn to protect roots from harsh frost.
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