Description
Summerific® French Vanilla is a hardy hibiscus prized for large, softly ruffled flowers in creamy custard yellow, each with a prominent red eye. Buds show more yellow before opening into blooms about 7–8 inches wide. Red stems and deep green foliage add contrast, while a relatively compact, well-branched habit and abundant flowers make it a standout in late-summer borders.
Plant French Vanilla in full sun and rich soil that stays consistently moist but is not stagnant. Alabama summers suit its heat-loving growth when water is available; mulch to reduce moisture loss and water thoroughly during dry periods. Hardy hibiscus dies back after frost and may be slow to sprout in spring, then grows quickly as soils warm. Cut back dormant stems before new shoots emerge and avoid digging around the crown. Generally hardy to USDA Zone 4. Summerific® is a trademark of Walters Gardens, Inc.
