- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Height 48-52 Inches Tall
- Spread 52-60 Inches Wide
Remember the song “Dancing Queen”? I believe they were thinking of Summerific ‘Ballet Slippers’ because she is the ballet queen in the garden! ‘Ballet Slippers’ is a large plant so give her some space in the garden to do her swirling dance. The 7 inch ruffled flowers are blushed with pink at the edges with a dark red eye.
‘Ballet Slippers’ is one of those showstoppers in the garden that will have people stopping by your home to ask what plant is that beautiful! Hibiscus is native to North America and attracts a number of pollinators including bees and hummingbirds and is deer resistant as well. She blooms from mid-summer to early fall giving your garden lots of color after many perennials have stopped blooming.
Summerific Ballet Slippers Hibiscus Care
For best results, plant in early spring before the heat begins. Best if planted in a moist but well-draining soil. Apply a heavy layer of mulch for the first winter to help protect again winter damage. The plant also does best in full sun. Water often for more and larger flowers. Cut it back in early spring before the new growth begins and you will be rewarded with multiple branches and more flowers. Just use a pair of loppers to cut the stems. You can even cut them back 2-3 times before July 4th for a mass of flowers or you can just cut in the spring and enjoy. Remember that it is one of the last plants to leaf out so don’t think it is dead. It is hardy from Zone 4a-Zone 9b.
Summerific Ballet Slippers Hibiscus Spacing
Because ‘Ballet Slippers’ is a star (at 4 ft. high) in the garden it is best used as a focal point in the garden or think of using it along a sidewalk as a large border plant. Imagine swirling blooms down a walkway or a driveway.
Summerific Ballet Slippers Hibiscus Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White, Red |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 48-52 Inches |
| Spread: 52-60 Inches |
| Spacing: 52-60 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Features: Fall Interest; Long Blooming |
| Scientific Name: Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Hibiscus hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus |
| Other Name(s): Rose Mallow; Hardy Perennial Hibiscus; Swamp Mallow |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- HIBBS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
