About This Plant
Creamy, elegant, and wonderfully dramatic, Summerific® French Vanilla Hardy Hibiscus brings a soft glow to the late-summer garden. Huge, dinner-plate-sized flowers open in warm creamy yellow with a deep red eye, creating a striking contrast against the lush green foliage.
This vigorous perennial delivers an impressive display during the hottest part of summer, while its hardy nature allows it to return reliably year after year. Its upright habit makes it a beautiful choice for the back of perennial borders, mixed beds, rain gardens, or as a bold summer focal point.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.