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Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus

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  • 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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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.

2 Reviews - Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus Show Reviews

  • 3
    Ballet Slippers...

    Posted by owen wilcox on Jul 07, 2023

    One of the plants is coming along one has shown little or no growth but we will keep nursing it along. The red and pink hibiscus are doing well and putting on some size.

  • 5
    Summerific® Ballet Slippers...

    Posted by Michelle on Sep 04, 2020

    Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus