Summerific Hibiscus: Tropical Drama in a Hardy Package

If you're looking to make a bold statement in your summer garden, few plants rival the stunning impact of the Summerific Hibiscus series. With enormous, dinner-plate-sized blooms, lush foliage, and a long flowering season, these hardy hibiscus varieties bring a tropical flair to even the coldest climates - no palm trees required!

A Showstopper in Every Sense

Developed by Proven Winners, the Summerific series includes cultivars like 'Berry Awesome', 'Holy Grail', 'Perfect Storm', and 'Edge of Night', each offering eye-catching color combinations and impressive bloom sizes that can reach up to 10 inches across. These blossoms emerge in mid-to-late summer and continue through early fall, creating a spectacular display when many other perennials are beginning to wind down.

Cold Hardy, Heat Loving

Unlike their tropical cousins, Summerific hibiscus are herbaceous perennials bred to withstand cold winters - many are hardy down to Zone 4. In spring, they're often slow to emerge, but once warm weather arrives, these plants grow rapidly, forming bushy, well-branched plants that range from 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, depending on the variety.

Sun, Soil, and Sustenance

To get the most out of your Summerific hibiscus:

• Sunlight: They thrive in full sun (6+ hours per day), which encourages the best flowering and compact growth.
• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained soil is ideal. These plants don't like to dry out - consistent watering is key, especially during hot spells.
• Feeding: A slow-release fertilizer in spring supports vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

Companion Planting Ideas

The bold foliage and enormous flowers of Summerific hibiscus make them ideal for pairing with contrasting textures and colors. Try mixing them with ornamental grasses, coneflowers (Echinacea), Russian sage (Perovskia), or black-eyed susans (Rudbeckia) for a striking summer border.

Low Maintenance, High Impact

Aside from regular watering, Summerific hibiscus are remarkably easy to care for. They're naturally resistant to deer and attract a host of pollinators - bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds love their nectar-rich blooms. And because they die back to the ground each winter, there's no need to worry about pruning woody stems.

A Plant Worth the Wait

Don't be alarmed if your Summerific hibiscus is slow to appear in spring - this is normal. Unlike many perennials, they need consistently warm soil to break dormancy. But once they do, their dramatic presence more than makes up for the wait.