Family: Malvaceae

Scientific Name: Hibiscus x moscheutos Pink Elephant

Common Name: Pink Elephant Hibiscus

DescriptionA winter hardy Hibiscus with huge pink flowers.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone(4)5-9
Sunlightfull, at least 6 hour
Moistureonce established can tolerate normal conditions, need to be kept well watered until established, additional water during dry periods helps
Soil & Siteaverage, not soggy
Flowershuge pink crepe texture flowers, reddish center a heavy bloomer
Stemsdie back to the ground in the fall (zone #5)
Dimensions4-5 feet tall and wide
Maintenanceafter the first killing frost cut back to about 6-10 inches, flowers wilt to a mushy mash the second day, if this bothers you they can be removed
PropagationPP21883, cuttings
Cultivar OriginBred by Tom Miksich in 2001 from Walters Gardens, Michigan USA
Misc FactsBe patient in the spring they are slow to start growing.
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