Summerific® Evening Rose Hibiscus

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

4 Feet

Mature Spread

4.5-5 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 9

With their hot pink ruffled petals, a texture akin to seersucker fabric, and contrasting purple, almost black foliage, the huge 8 inch blooms of Summerific ‘Evening Rose’ Rose Mallow are sure to become your favorite part of summer. Hardy Hibiscus are a herbaceous class of rose mallow, unlike Rose of Sharon, its close cousin, that die back down to the ground each winter and rise again in late spring, early summer, catapulting to great heights and putting on a show for weeks, sometimes into the fall with huge, showy blooms. While technically a bog plant, this showy beauty has earned a place in gardens across the country with its ability to grow in a variety of soils and environments.

Native to North America and growing on the edge of wetlands and bogs of the Southeast portion of the United States, Rose Mallow is sometimes referred to as Swamp Hibiscus. Its propensity for wet areas gives gardeners with well draining but damp areas a great specimen plant to include in their garden. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, all but the hottest and the coldest regions of the United States can enjoy this showstopper in their gardens. Bees and butterflies will be frequent visitors to these lovely flowers. Deer may browse on them but they should withstand the pressure as they are very vigorous.

Summerific® Evening Rose Hibiscus Care

Tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and pH ranges, Summerific Evening Rose is going to appreciate a well draining rich humus soil with an average pH range of 6.0 to 6.5. It tolerates poor, average and fertile soils, and needs a consistently moist environment to perform best for you. Installing a drip irrigation system, especially in hot Southern regions, may be the best plan to keep these ladies happy. If that is not possible, consider mulching with a well composted organic material to keep the ground moist and to pump up poor soil nutrition for better results. Fertilize with a low phosphorus granular fertilizer in spring, something like a 10-4-12. Plant in full sun in cooler summer regions, and in sun with some afternoon shade in hot summer regions. Japanese beetles hatch about the time this flower starts blooming, so use biological controls to keep them off your flowers as they will make holes in the petals and ruin the looks.

Deadheading is not necessary with Hardy Hibiscus, although you may want to do so to clean up the large spent flower and to help prolong the bloom period. Blooms last a couple days and are then done. Pinch or cut the bloom right behind the calyx and remove it. It is easy to forget how much better the plant looks, or how much longer the plant will bloom when you deadhead. For a full season of color, don’t forget this one maintenance tip. Prune old stems back down to a couple inches from the ground in late winter prior to new growth coming up.

Summerific® Evening Rose Hibiscus Spacing

This is a large plant when mature. Space plants about 54 to 60 inches apart. By the end of the season, this plant can have reached 48 inches tall and spread out to 60 inches wide. Watch for aphids, spider mites or thrips, and apply an insecticidal soap at first sign of infestation to stay ahead of them. These are generally very hardy, happy plants and you will fall in love with the huge volume of blooms and the beautiful, unique colored foliage of Summerific Evening Rose.

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® Garnet Globes Rose Mallow	Garnet red with dark eye	Summerific® Evening Rose 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 4 Feet Mature Spread 4.5-5 Feet Growth Habit , Upright Water Needs Consistently Moist Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Pink Flower Description Pink Bloom Time Late Summer Foliage Color , Purple, Black Foliage Description Near Black Foliage Type , Herbaceous Seasonal Interest , Summer Flowering Garden Benefits AttractsBees Hummingbirds ResistsDeer ToleratesJuglone SafetyKid Safe FeaturesPet Safe Attracts Pollinators Deadheading Not Needed Low Maintenance Native to North America Award Winner Flowering Great ForBorders Specimen or Focal Point Wildlife Gardens Wetland Areas & Ponds Container RoleThriller Plant Overview Common Name Summerific® Evening Rose Hibiscus Botanical Name Hibiscus 'Evening Rose' PPAF CPBRAF 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: HIBER 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® Evening Rose Hibiscus Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel