The Starry Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus Plants will be a striking presence in your garden. This eye-catching perennial grows to a mature height and width of 4 feet by 4 feet, becoming a centerpiece with its large, 8-inch pink and white flowers that bloom in July and August. The Starry Starry Night isn't just about the flowers, though; its dark foliage offers a fantastic backdrop for those dinner plate-sized blooms, creating a truly stunning contrast. This Hardy Hibiscus is also an excellent choice for your garden as it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while it deters deer.
How do you ensure your Starry Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus thrives? Here are three quick growing tips. Tip one, plant your Hibiscus in a location where it will get six or more hours of direct sunlight each day. The sunnier the spot, the more spectacular the blooms. Tip two, keep the soil consistently moist for the Starry Starry Night, but be careful not to overwater. A good watering once a week should be sufficient in most climates. Tip three, for a thriving plant, remember to fertilize once upon transplanting and then again each spring with a balanced fertilizer. This feeding schedule will help to encourage vigorous growth and a bounty of blooms.
The Starry Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus is a wonderful companion plant with: Bougainvillea, Crape Myrtle, Hardy Geranium, Hemerocallis, Ipomoea, Lobularia, and Monarda.
Common Names for Hardy Hibiscus are: Dinner Plate Hibiscus, Rose Mallow Hibiscus, Perennial Hibiscus, Swamp Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow, and Mallow Hibiscus
