Description
Summerific® Berry Awesome hardy hibiscus produces showy, 7–8-inch lavender-pink flowers with a rich red eye. Dark, deep green foliage creates contrast, and blooms appear along the stems from late summer into early fall. This vigorous perennial makes a bold backdrop or centerpiece in a sunny border and can provide the impact of a flowering shrub during the growing season.
For Alabama and the Southeast, give Berry Awesome full sun and fertile, consistently moist soil with adequate drainage. Water deeply through hot, dry weather, especially while plants are establishing, and mulch to help retain moisture. The stems die back with frost; cut back old growth during dormancy, then be patient as hardy hibiscus often emerges late in spring. New growth can be rapid once the soil warms. This cold-hardy perennial is commonly listed for USDA Zone 4 and warmer. Summerific® is a trademark of Walters Gardens, Inc.
