Product Description
Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC 'Berry Awesome' PP27936 (4) 1-gallons
Rose Mallow
Height: 4 Feet, Spread: 4.5 to 5 Feet
Flower Color: Pink - White shades, Foliage Color: Green - Near-black Shades
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Full sun to Part shade
Blooms Midsummer - Late summer
This plant gets nicknamed “dinner plate Hibiscus inch; because the flowers on this plant are huge—7-8 feet wide.
‘Berry Awesome’ has lavender pink flowers and red eye, with contrasting deep midnight green foliage. Flowers are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant, rather than just at the top like some other cultivars. The foliage forms the perfect habit and will be ready to show off from late summer into early fall. ‘Berry Awesome’ is the perfect backdrop or centerpiece for sunny borders. Use it in place of a shrub in your garden. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
Bring Tropical Flair to Your Garden with 'Berry Awesome' Hardy Hibiscus!
Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC 'Berry Awesome' is a stunning perennial that brings a taste of the tropics to your garden with its massive, eye-catching flowers. This hardy hibiscus boasts huge, lavender-pink blooms with a vibrant red eye, creating a dramatic focal point that will be the envy of your neighborhood.
'Berry Awesome' is a standout in the SUMMERIFIC series of hardy hibiscus, known for its exceptional flower power and long blooming season. The flowers are truly enormous, reaching up to 7-8 inches in diameter, resembling dinner plates! The ruffled, lavender-pink petals surround a deep red eye, creating a captivating contrast that draws the eye. This hibiscus blooms profusely from mid-summer to early fall, providing weeks of vibrant color. The strong, upright stems are clothed in deep green foliage, creating a lush backdrop for the spectacular flowers.
Details:
- Mature Size: 4 feet tall, 4.5-5 feet wide
- Flower Color: Lavender-pink with a red eye
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
- Foliage: Deep green, maple-like leaves
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Light Needs: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
- Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates some wet conditions
- Hardiness Zones: 4-9 (USDA)
- Special Features: Huge flowers, long blooming season, attracts pollinators, deer resistant
Planting:
- Timing: Plant in spring after the last frost has passed.
- Location: Choose a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. Hardy hibiscus thrives in full sun and can tolerate some wet conditions, making it suitable for rain gardens or areas with occasional flooding.
- Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
- Spacing: Space plants 4-5 feet apart to allow for their mature size.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.
Care:
- Watering: Hardy hibiscus prefers consistently moist soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and flowering.
- Pruning: You can prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape the plant. However, it is best to leave the stems intact over winter to provide some protection from the cold.
- Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots.
- Pest and Disease Control: 'Berry Awesome' is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Beds: Adds a dramatic focal point to borders and beds.
- Specimen Plant: Its large size and showy flowers make it a great specimen plant.
- Rain Gardens: Tolerates wet conditions, making it suitable for rain gardens.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its abundant flowers.
- Cottage Gardens: Adds a touch of tropical flair to cottage gardens.
- Containers: Can be grown in large containers, adding a dramatic element to patios and balconies.
Important Note: Hardy hibiscus is a late emerger in spring, so do not worry if it does not show signs of life until late May or early June.
Bring the tropics to your garden with the show-stopping Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC 'Berry Awesome'!
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
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!
