Family: Malvaceae
Scientific Name: Hibiscus x moscheutos Midnight Marvel
Common Name: Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus
Description | A hardy Hibiscus with larger deep red flowers. Be patient in the spring they are slow to start growing. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | full, at least 6 hour |
Moisture | once established can tolerate normal conditions, need to be kept well watered until established, additional water during dry periods helps |
Soil & Site | average, not soggy |
Flowers | 9-10 inches carmine red, mid to late summer |
Leaves | violet-purple, maple-shaped leaves |
Stems | die back to the ground |
Dimensions | 4 by 4 feet (HS) |
Maintenance | after 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 |
Propagation | USPP#24079 |
Cultivar Origin | Introduction by Walters Gardens, Michigan (USA). Bred by Kevin Hurd. |
Misc Facts | Be patient in the spring they are slow to start growing. |
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