Hibiscus Summerific 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
Discover the Hibiscus Summerific 'Valentine's Crush' Rose Mallow, a stunning herbaceous perennial that brings vibrant color to your garden from midsummer to late summer. This Proven Winners variety boasts large, 7- to 8-inch ruffled red flowers with a dark red eye, set against attractive ovate leaves with a bronze cast. Its sturdy, upright columnar habit ensures it stands tall and resists lodging. As a native North American plant, it's an eco-friendly choice that supports local wildlife, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates various soil conditions, making it a resilient and beautiful addition.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 3083
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
SKU
29684
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color for late-season landscapes
- Cold-climate residents wanting reliable perennial blooms
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance, pest-resistant foliage
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting early spring garden activity
- Water-conscious gardeners in arid or sandy regions
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small containers
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the summer season.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy, upright columnar habit prevents lodging even in heavy summer storms.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across diverse soil conditions and USDA zones four through nine.
Visual Impact
Massive eight-inch ruffled blooms provide a dramatic focal point for landscapes.
Maintenance Requirements
Low-effort perennial that requires minimal fertilization once established in the garden.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your garden display intact without extra protection.
Key Specs
SKU
29684
Genus
Hibiscus
Variety
'Valentine's Crush'
Item Form
Bareroot
Growth Habit
Shrub
Mature Height
5.0 Feet
Mature Width
3.5 Feet
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part Shade
Features
- Continuous, abundant blooms all summer
- Sturdy, upright growth habit
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Native plant, environmentally friendly
- Tolerates poor and acidic soils
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Vigorous growth rate
- Ideal for specimen or container planting
What customers say
The 'Valentine's Crush' consistently earns high marks for its exceptional visual design and robust quality. Consumers are thrilled by the massive, deep red blooms, which provide unparalleled garden impact and serve as a reliable summer centerpiece. Reviewers frequently note the plant's impressive hardiness and vigorous growth, confirming that this Proven Winners variety delivers reliable, high performance year after year, justifying its premium positioning as a worthwhile investment.
Know before you buy
This variety reaches a mature height of 5 feet and a width of 3.5 feet. Its sturdy, upright, columnar habit keeps it from spreading too wide, making it a great choice for smaller garden spaces or large containers.
It is quite adaptable and can tolerate poor or acidic soils. However, for the best performance, ensure the plant is placed in well-drained soil.
No, this Hibiscus is deer resistant. It is a reliable choice for gardeners who struggle with wildlife browsing on their landscape plants.
For the most abundant blooms, plant it in a location that receives full sun. It can tolerate part shade, though you may see slightly fewer flowers as a result.
Yes, 'Valentine's Crush' is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 4 through 9. It will go dormant in the winter and return in the spring.
Once the plant is established in your garden, it does not require supplemental fertilizer. Its vigorous growth habit allows it to thrive without a strict feeding schedule.
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