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Hardy Hibiscus 'Super Rose' – Hibiscus moscheutos

Overview

'Super Rose' is a hardy hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus moscheutos) valued for its large, rose-pink flowers and vigorous growth. It is a reliable, heavy-blooming selection for the perennial border.

Botanical Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Cultivar:Super Rose

Plant Description

Upright clump 4–5 feet tall. Flowers are 8–10 inches across, clear rose-pink with a small red eye. Blooms from midsummer to frost. Foliage is green, maple-shaped.

Cultivation

  • Zones: 4–9.
  • Sun: Full sun.
  • Soil: Moist, rich.
  • Water: Keep consistently moist.
  • Maintenance: Cut back in late winter.

Uses

Great for back of border, rain gardens, or as a flowering screen.

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