Hibiscus, First Editions® French Cabaret™ Purple Hibiscus
SKU #'s
- 1012447
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
French Cabaret Purple Hibiscus is a woody perennial with upright hardy stems forming a vase-like habit and glossy rich green foliage. It's large lavender-purple semi-double flowers resembling pompoms bloom from mid summer until the first frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
China |
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Height: |
5' - 8' |
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Spread: |
4' - 7’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation. Potential issues include canker, rust, leaf spot, and occasional insects. Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked. Leaf scorch will happen if soils dry out
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret™ Purple ('MINDOUV 5')
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
