Hibiscus 'Terri's Pink' – Hibiscus paramutabilis

Overview

'Terri's Pink' is a cultivar of Hibiscus paramutabilis, a lesser-known species native to China. This deciduous shrub or small tree offers graceful, pendulous branches and delicate pink flowers that appear in late summer to fall, adding a soft, romantic touch to the garden.

Botanical Profile

Characteristics

Grows 6–10 feet tall with arching branches. Leaves are ovate, shallowly lobed, and soft green. Flowers are 3–4 inches across, single, clear pink with a slightly darker throat, borne in leaf axils along the stems. Blooms from August into October.

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 7–10.
• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Water: Regular moisture; avoid wet feet.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape and encourage new flowering wood.

Uses

Beautiful as a specimen in mixed shrub borders or woodland edges. The weeping habit makes it effective near water features or on slopes.