Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

2-3 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Creamy-yellow flowers set Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus apart from the familiar pink and red palette of hardy hibiscus. Hibiscus hybrid ‘Coconut Cream’ carries large, softly yellow blooms with dark red eyes above deep green foliage. This upright, globe-shaped perennial stands about 4 to 4½ feet tall and roughly 4 feet wide. It begins flowering earlier than many hardy hibiscus selections and continues from midsummer into late summer. 

Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus was selected for the darkest yellow-toned flowers yet achieved in its breeding program, along with an earlier bloom season and a more upright habit than earlier yellow selections. Its breeding comes from hardy hibiscus with North American native ancestry, giving the plant tropical-scale flowers with winter hardiness through USDA zones 4 to 9. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the large flowers, and deer generally avoid the plant. Place it in the middle or back of moist perennial borders, rain gardens, near water features, or as a single late-season specimen where its rounded form has room to develop.

Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus Care

Plant Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus in spring or early fall, preferably before extreme summer heat arrives, in full sun to part sun. It grows best in moist, well-drained loam but adapts to clay, sandy, average, or fertile soils and can tolerate wetter ground after establishment. Acidic soil with a pH below 7.0 is preferred.

Keep newly planted hibiscus consistently moist while roots establish, then continue deep watering during active growth whenever the upper soil begins to dry. Established plants tolerate wet sites better than prolonged drought, and steady moisture supports larger flowers and fuller foliage. Feed in early spring after the ground thaws with a granular perennial or rose fertilizer according to label directions. Apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch over the root zone, particularly during the first winter, while leaving the crown uncovered.

Leave the stems standing through fall, then cut old growth close to the ground in spring before new shoots appear. Deadheading improves appearance but is unnecessary for continued flowering. Hardy hibiscus is among the last perennials to emerge in spring, so allow the soil to warm before evaluating the crown, and watch emerging foliage for Japanese beetle feeding.

Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus Spacing

Space plants about 4 to 4½ feet apart to allow the rounded mature habit to fill out with good air circulation. For containers, use a large pot at least 20 inches wide with drainage holes and a moisture-retentive potting mix. Large containers require frequent moisture checks during hot weather because the broad foliage uses water quickly.

Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus Companion Plants

Bee balm is a good landscape partner in sunny, moisture-retentive soil and extends pollinator activity around the hibiscus during summer. Behind it, Sweetspire can add woody structure and also performs well where soil stays evenly moist or occasionally wet. In oversized containers, elephant ears can share the same high-moisture conditions and provide broad tropical foliage that complements the hibiscus flowers and upright stems.

Variety	Flowers	Foliage	Mature Size	Why Choose It
Summerific® Lilac Crush Hibiscus	Lavender-blue with red eye	Green	5–5.5' H × 4–4.5' W	Cool-toned blooms on a tall, upright plant
Summerific® Valentines Crush Hibiscus	Bright red	Green with bronze tones	5' H × 3.5' W	Tall, narrow habit with strong red color
Summerific® All Eyes on Me Hibiscus	Blush pink with dark magenta eye	Dark green	3.5' H × 3.5' W	Scaled-down habit with full-size 8" flowers
Summerific® Cherry Choco Latte Hibiscus	White with deep pink veining & red eye	Dark olive with bronze tones	4' H × 4' W	Huge, heavily patterned 8–9" flowers
Summerific® French Vanilla Hibiscus	Creamy custard yellow with red eye	Deep green	3.5–4' H × 3.5–4' W	Creamy yellow flowers on a compact plant
Summerific® Glitter Bomb Hibiscus	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
Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus	Creamy yellow with red eye	Dark green	4–4.5' H × 4–4.5' W	Early-flowering yellow selection with a rounded habit
Summerific® Cranberry Crush Hibiscus	Deep scarlet red	Deep green with purple tones	4' H × 4–5' W	Glossy scarlet flowers on a full rounded plant
Summerific® Holy Grail Hibiscus	Deep red	Near black	4–4.5' H × 4.5–5' W	Deep red flowers against near-black foliage
Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop) Sun Exposure Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun) Mature Height 2-3 Feet Mature Spread 3-4 Feet Growth Rate Fast Growth Habit , Upright Water Needs Consistently Moist Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , White Flower Description White petals with red eye Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Fall Foliage Color , Green, Purple Foliage Description Green Foliage Type , Herbaceous Seasonal Interest , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest Garden Benefits AttractsBees Butterflies Hummingbirds ResistsDeer Rabbit ToleratesDrought Heat Cold Juglone SafetyPet Safe Kid Safe FeaturesAttracts Pollinators Award Winner Continuous or Reblooming Cut Flowers Fast Growing Flowering Large Flowers Low Maintenance Great ForSpecimen or Focal Point Borders Mass Planting Wildlife Gardens Wetland Areas & Ponds Container RoleThriller Plant Overview Common Name Summerific Cookies and Cream Hibiscus Also Known As Rose Mallow Botanical Name Hibiscus hybrid 'Cookies and Cream' Brand Proven Winners Plant Type Perennial Simple Plant Spacing Calculator Planting Shape Rectangle Circle Known Area Length (ft) Width (ft) Diameter (ft) Or enter radius below Radius (ft) Known Area (sq ft) Plant Spacing On-Center (in) Pattern Square (grid) Triangular (staggered) Fill edge gaps (max plants) Enter area to see results. Visual Preview Print / Save PDF Powered by SKU: HIBCC1234 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. Quart Pot 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 2.5 Quart 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 #1 Pot 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 #2 Pot 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 #3 Pot 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 #5 Pot 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 Learn more about container sizes. Best in Class Warranty We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind. Arrival Guarantee We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days. Free 1-Year Plant Warranty Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our warranty Plants Shipping Now Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed. Shipping Destinations Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states. If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team! Close × Summerific® Coconut Cream Hibiscus Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel