Strawberry Smoothie™ Hardy Hibiscus

The Strawberry Smoothie™ Hardy Hibiscus is an upright shrub reaching 6 to 8 feet tall. From mid-summer to the first hard frost it is smothered in huge double blooms of a delicious pink color. The attractive rich-green leaves are glossy and stay clean and fresh. Grow it as a specimen in a lawn or in a bed, or among early-flowering shrubs as a beautiful way to extend the blooming season. Grow it in a tub or planter box to bring long-lasting color to your terrace or patio.

• Open ball of petals in rich shades of pink
• In bloom for weeks and weeks until the first frost
• Grows well in heat and sunshine
• Versatile in planters or in the garden
• Easy to grow and trouble-free

A spot out in the sun will suit the Strawberry Smoothie™ Hardy Hibiscus best, but it will take some partial shade too. It is a reliable bloomer even in zone 5, and it grows best in well-drained soils of any kind. Avoid wet parts of your garden. Pests, diseases and deer don’t bother it, and it tolerates urban pollution and salt spray. A simple trim in spring is all it takes for perfect results, and it doesn’t even need dead-heading – they fall naturally.