Need a gorgeous, long blooming, easy and fast shrub to fill in a large space? I’ve had this Hibiscus in our gardens for 3 years and I am now probably its #1 fan! Fast growing to 5’ x 5’ in YEAR ONE, it never shows any sign of chlorosis here in the fog-belt. Evergreen, lobed foliage, vigorous and super bloomiferous, the 4” cotton candy flowers appear on showy red stems JUNE - NOVEMBER! Prominent, velvety anthers and a deep cherry throat take its beauty to a whole ’nother level! Well drained soil with an annual boost of compost. I cut mine to 2’ tall each Fall and it bounces right back. Hummers freak out! In its native, South American habitat, it’s found growing by stream banks, so do grow in rich soil with adequate moisture.

Annie