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These large lavender pink blooms that have an apple red center are stunning. They are produced by the many atop its stunning foliage. This is a long blooming plant that attracts bees and humming-birds. It provides you with seasons of color. The Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus is a native to North America and resistant to deer.
The blooms that come from this plant are terrific! They are ruffled, lavender-pink and seven to eight inches. They sit on top of the deep midnight green foliage. While it is a late bloomer, it is worth the wait. Bloom season begins in mid-summer and they are plentiful. Your Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus sits at forty to forty-eight inches tall and fifty-four to sixty inches wide. It alone is a gorgeous focal point wherever you chose to plant it. It can be used for border planting, mass planting, and foundation planting.
Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus Care
Like other Hibiscus’ this one also loves the sun. Be sure to plant in full sun. Soil must be moist but well drained. Water needs for the Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus are average. Ensuring your Hibiscus stays water will yield you larger flowers and more lush foliage. It prefers acidic soil but can tolerate any type of soil. Deadheading is not necessary but can be done for appearance purposes. Mulch for its first winter. Pruning should take place in the spring.
Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus Spacing
The Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus has a spread of fifty-four to sixty inches. Spacing should be at least fifty-four inches, center on center. Ensuring proper spacing in your yard or garden in proximity to other plants ensures the health of your plant.
Summerific Berry Awesome Hibiscus Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 40-48 Inches |
| Spread: 4.5-5 Feet |
| Spacing: 4.5-5 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Features: Fall Interest; Long Blooming |
| Scientific Name: Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 27,936 |
| Common Name: Summerific® Berry Awesome Hibiscus |
| Other Name(s): Rose Mallow; Hardy Perennial Hibiscus; Swamp Mallow |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
Compare Summerific® Hibiscus
Compare flower color, foliage, mature size, and the features that set each Summerific® hardy hibiscus apart.
| Variety | Flowers | Foliage | Mature Size | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender-blue with red eye | Green | 5–5.5' H × 4–4.5' W | Cool-toned blooms on a tall, upright plant | |
| Bright red | Green with bronze tones | 5' H × 3.5' W | Tall, narrow habit with strong red color | |
| Blush pink with dark magenta eye | Dark green | 3.5' H × 3.5' W | Scaled-down habit with full-size 8" flowers | |
| White with deep pink veining & red eye | Dark olive with bronze tones | 4' H × 4' W | Huge, heavily patterned 8–9" flowers | |
| Creamy custard yellow with red eye | Deep green | 3.5–4' H × 3.5–4' W | Creamy yellow flowers on a compact plant | |
| White with pink peppermint pattern & red eye | Dark olive green | 4.5–5' H × 5.5–6' W | Peppermint-patterned blooms on the broadest habit | |
| Creamy yellow with red eye | Dark green | 4–4.5' H × 4–4.5' W | Early-flowering yellow selection with a rounded habit | |
| Deep scarlet red | Deep green with purple tones | 4' H × 4–5' W | Glossy scarlet flowers on a full rounded plant | |
| Deep red | Near black | 4–4.5' H × 4.5–5' W | Deep red flowers against near-black foliage | |
| Garnet red with dark eye | Olive green | 3–3.5' H × 3' W | Exceptionally compact red-flowered selection | |
| Bubblegum pink with dark red eye | Bright green | 4–4.5' H × 4–4.5' W | Strong flower coverage with bright pink color | |
| Lavender pink with red eye | Dark olive green | 3.5–4' H × 4.5–5' W | Classic lavender-pink color on a dense mound | |
| White with blush-pink edges & red eye | Bright green | 4' H × 4.5–5' W | Ruffled pinwheel flowers with a high bud count | |
| Pure white | Matte black | 2.5–3' H × 3.5–4' W | Shortest plant with dramatic black-and-white contrast | |
| Bubblegum pink with darker veining | Jet black | 3–3.5' H × 4–4.5' W | Exceptionally dark foliage on a compact plant | |
| Hot pink | Near black | 4' H × 4.5–5' W | Hot-pink flowers with near-black foliage | |
| White with pink edging & red eye | Dark purple | 3' H × 4.5–5' W | Low height with large flowers and dark foliage | |
| White with pink edges & dark red eye | Dark green | 4–4.5' H × 4.5–5' W | Pinwheel-style flowers on a tidy rounded habit |
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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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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