Product Description
Hibiscus 'Candy Crush' PP32587 CPBRAF (25) Bare Root Plants
SUMMERIFIC® Collection
Common Name: Rose Mallow
If you love 'Cranberry Crush', try 'Candy Crush'! This hardy Hibiscus shares all the great traits that made 'Cranberry Crush' popular: upright, columnar habit, fantastic garden presence, and excellent flower coverage. 8", bright bubblegum pink flowers have a near-black, dark red eye and are produced all over its habit of rich, bright green leaves. Use in place of a shrub to provide structure in your sun garden. A perfect addition to the late summer garden.
Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious.
Height: 4.0-4.5 Feet
Spread: 4.0-4.5 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Mid to Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Rapid
Bog Plant, Border Plant, Specimen, Focal Point
Hibiscus 'Candy Crush' is a stunning variety of hardy hibiscus that brings a tropical feel to gardens with its large, vibrant flowers. It is a popular choice for its showy blooms, long blooming season, and ability to attract pollinators. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Candy Crush' produces enormous, 8-inch wide, hot pink flowers with a deep red eye. The slightly cupped blooms have overlapping petals that create a ruffled effect. The flowers bloom profusely from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.
- Foliage: The plant has large, glossy, deep green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for the vibrant flowers. The foliage has a leathery texture and a maple-like shape, adding to the plant's overall appeal.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it prefers full sun for optimal flowering, it can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a variety of soil types but performs best in fertile, slightly acidic soil.
- Water: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. It is important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Characteristics:
- Mature Size: Reaches a height of 4-5 feet with a similar spread, forming a vigorous, upright, and well-branched shrub.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates.
- Bloom Time: Blooms continuously from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.
- Unique Feature: The flowers only last for one day, but the plant produces new blooms every day, ensuring a continuous show of color.
Why it is Popular:
- Showy Flowers: The enormous, hot pink flowers of 'Candy Crush' create a dramatic and eye-catching display in the garden.
- Long Blooming Season: Provides continuous color throughout the summer and into fall, ensuring a vibrant display for an extended period.
- Attracts Pollinators: The large, colorful flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to the garden.
- Easy to Grow: 'Candy Crush' is relatively easy to grow and maintain, making it a good choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Versatile: It can be used in various garden settings, including borders, cottage gardens, and even containers.
Uses:
- Specimen Plant: Its large size and showy flowers make it an excellent choice for a specimen planting, where it can be admired as a focal point.
- Borders: Adds height and vibrant color to garden borders.
- Cottage Gardens: Its informal and colorful blooms blend seamlessly into cottage garden settings.
- Containers: Suitable for container gardening, where its size can be controlled and its beauty can be enjoyed on patios or balconies.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts a variety of pollinators, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens.
Additional Information:
- 'Candy Crush' is part of the Summerific® series of Hibiscus, known for their large flowers, long blooming periods, and hardiness.
- Deadheading spent flowers can help maintain a tidy appearance and may encourage additional blooms.
- Pruning in late winter or early spring can help maintain the desired shape and size and promote vigorous growth.
Overall, Hibiscus 'Candy Crush' is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a showy, long-blooming, and pollinator-friendly shrub with a tropical feel. Its vibrant flowers, large size, and adaptability make it a valuable addition to any garden, bringing joy and beauty throughout the summer and fall months.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
