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  • 48 - 54 Inches
    48 - 54 Inches
    48 - 54 Inches
    1.2m - 1.4m
    1.2m - 1.4m
    1.2m - 1.4m

    Features

    Huge 8”, bright bubblegum pink flowers with a near-black, dark red eye are produced all over the upright, columnar habit of rich, bright green leaves, bright green leaves on Candy Crush rose mallow. This hardy hibiscus plant is known for producing dramatic large hibiscus flowers that create a bold focal point in the landscape. As a dependable summer blooming hibiscus, it provides vibrant color during the hottest months of the growing season.

    Bog Plant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Spacing: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Spread: 
    48 - 54 Inches 1.2m - 1.4m
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Flower Shade: 
    Bubblegum pink
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Bright green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Poor Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    Candy Crush rose mallow works beautifully as a specimen planting or focal point in perennial borders and landscape beds. The impressive large hibiscus flowers of this hardy hibiscus plant attract pollinators while adding tropical-looking color to northern gardens. Gardeners often use this summer blooming hibiscus in sunny borders where its upright habit and oversized blooms can make a dramatic visual impact.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping Candy Crush rose mallow, this hardy hibiscus plant, properly watered will result in amazingly large hibiscus flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant, but is not necessary for continued bloom on this summer blooming hibiscus.

    It is best to plant Candy Crush rose mallow hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems before new growth appears on this vigorous hardy hibiscus plant. Do not trim back in fall.

    A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Candy Crush rose mallow is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Be patient, even if you think this summer blooming hibiscus is dead, it most likely isn't. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start and soon produces its signature large hibiscus flowers. Japanese beetles find them especially delicious.

    Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Hibiscus hybrid USPP 32,587, Can 4,254
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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • This is one of my favorites in my flower garden, with its stunning large, 8-inch blooms with shades of white and pink. It arrived in great shape and has been a healthy low maintenance plant . I just love it!

      Sandy CWinn
      , Washington
      , United States
      , 27 weeks ago
    • I was SO EXCITED to find a tropical looking flower for my Midwest garden. So far it has done wonderfully and today 8/22 it bloomed for the first time. Absolutely striking, beautiful pink bloom. With many more on the way. I could not be more happy.

      Taylor
      , North Dakota
      , United States
      , 28 weeks ago
    • Ive grown hardy hibiscus plants for a few years now. All PW plants. They are a show stopper for sure. They have tons of huge beautiful blooms and I hardly do anything but water them occasionally. My favourite plant in my garden in here Zone 5a. Ontario, Canada.

      Barb Ferreira
      , Canada
      , 3 years ago
    • I purchased this plant from a local nursery. I transplanted it on a very hot day a couple weeks ago. The plant never missed a beat. Has blooms on it every day. I love this plant so much.

      Andrea
      , Colorado
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
    • I left a review last year giving this hibiscus only 2 stars but this year it is definitely a 5 star rating. This is a gorgeous hibiscus and the blooms are the most beautiful pink with the dark centered eye. I have tons of bumblebees in my yard and the blooms are lasting longer this year. I wish I could upload a picture of this beauty!

      Jessica Medina
      , Oklahoma
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
    • I bought my first candy crush this year. I have several other summerific varieties and this one takes the cake. (They are all beautiful but this one is phenomenal) These blooms are to die for. I wish I could add pictures to my review. It’s mid July and I have blooms that are 8 inches in diameter on the first season I’ve owned it. Will be adding more for next year.

      Mandie
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 4 years ago
    • Beautiful bloom, beautiful color with black center, large, exciting: I will order more next year. Planted last year in July, did not bloom. Several stems were left after winter. In Early Spring started growing, beautiful green leaves. It was a foot high covered with leaves. At the top were a group of buds that started to open two at a time., added more on sides. Bloomed & bloomed and grew another foot, narrow plant. Rested a short while and has put on blooms all over. Much prettier than the picture.. I am going to order several small lavenders.next year..

      Dorothy Joan Ford
      , Texas
      , United States
      , 5 years ago
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