Three hardy herbaceous Hibiscus chosen by plant hunter Lark Hanham
Twinkling in gardens now with their giant show-stopping exotic-looking blooms, Hibiscus moscheutos are popular __garden plants. While they possess the stature of a shrub, their behaviour and characteristics are similar to a herbaceous plant. In autumn, after flowering finishes, stems should be pruned to ground level and protected with bark over winter to regenerate the fleshy top-growth. Commonly referred to as the Swamp Mallow, they are hardy and easy to grow, which makes them ideal for those who are new to gardening. They’re perfect for quickly filling gaps in the border with long-lasting late-season colour and inspirationally large showy blooms. In May, pinch out tips and regularly water to encourage branching flowering stems and don't let them dry out. They will thrive in full sun and partially sheltered locations. Hardy to -15°C.
Height and spread 1.2m.
Moscheutos PLANET® Solene 'Tansol'
An excellent subject to go in a pot on the patio where its mesmerising, vivid pink lines and sumptuous maroon eyes can be seen up close. From June to September, it’s covered in many flowers above attractive red-tinged foliage.
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Moscheutos Rose clair
This particularly floriferous variety has enormous, dinner-plate-sized white and pink-blushed blooms with dark red eyes. Although they only last a day at a time, they cover the whole plant and provide excellent flowering succession from July to October.
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Moscheutos deep rouge
Featuring large, showy, deep-red blooms, this variety makes a great addition to the summer border and brings a true tropical appeal during August and September. Associates well with other red-flowering plants and makes a great cut flower.
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How to buy
Buy Lark’s hardy herbaceous Hibiscus
- Buy one for £8.99 or buy three for £13.48 (half price). Plus P&P £4.95.
- Supplied as 9cm pots in14 days*.
- Order at gardenshop.telegraph.co.uk/swamp or call 0333 772 0325. Contract for supply of goods is with Hayloft Plants Ltd.
- *Offers subject to availability.
