Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

It's 5:00 somewhere. Perhaps in your very own landscape or on the patio? Get the party started with the suave Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'). The good times start in late summer, just when your other flowering plants have called it a night.

You'll fall for the rich, purple foliage and big, bold carmine-red blooms. Hardy Hibiscus look like they should be growing in Hawaii, but they are very cold-hardy. As a matter of fact, Hawaiian gardeners just might be jealous of you! This is a very cool plant.

Midnight Marvel puts on a dramatic show with black flower buds opening into dinner-plate-sized flowers. The overlapping petals make a natural spiral that draws you in. Hummingbirds and butterflies certainly won't be able to resist their nectar. They'll appreciate the prolific blooms that keep coming in a breathtaking display that lasts until frost.

As if the 9-inch blooms weren't enough, the backup foliage also knows how to make an impact. The flowers are perfectly contrasted by the over-sized, dark-purple leaves. And that colorway! Even if you've been gardening for many years, you'll need to find a spot for it.

This is an easy-care selection of the native plant, Rose Mallow. It will deliver an outstanding display for you faithfully year after year because Hardy Hibiscus are vigorous herbaceous Perennials! Now...you'll need to be patient in spring. Let your other plants take center stage. Midnight Marvel is one of the last plants to emerge in your spring garden, but once it gets started, its fast growth rate ensures that it catches up quickly.

Planting and Application:

This will be the star of your late-season landscape. Plant it in a place of honor where you are sure to see it from the pool deck, or patio! Midnight Marvel just wants to make people happy. The lush, mounded form and bold coloration will stand out as a focal point!

It's just too cool not to include a specimen or two. Or three! Add them as an amazing "Thriller" to late summer containers. Yes, you can change out your containers several times a year to keep things fresh!

Commercial property owners, did you hear that? Use Midnight Marvel to turn heads and draw the eye right to your front door. Buy them early in the season and baby the plants in their grower pots. Then do a quick change out around mid-summer.

These make great plants for sunny borders, as well. Plant them in front of tall Ornamental Grasses to ground their airy charm. Plant groups for an amazing show of color that will last for years to come. Use a curved planting of 5, 7, or 9 of them to create an instant garden feature. Plant Ninebark shrubs behind them, and Groundcover Roses in front. You'll gain a designer look all season long.

• Bold Carmine-Red Blooms
• Deep Dark Purple Foliage
• Late Season Color Won’t Fade In Heat or Sun
• Pollinator-Friendly Tropical Blooms
• Seasonal Hedges, Containers, Specimen Plantings & Sun Gardens!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This is a perfect plant for newbie gardeners. Hardy Hibiscus are low-maintenance and tolerates a lot of different growing conditions. Provide a sheltered spot to protect against the worst of the winds. You won't want those precious blooms to get tattered or torn! Hibiscus does love the sun, but this variety can also perform well with afternoon shade. They'll need at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, so study your site to see where you'll plant them.

They do best in moist, yet well-drained soil, and will put up with a little drought and can handle the occasional puddle. Keep them watered regularly, especially if you are using them as container plants. Add a 3-inch layer of mulch over the root systems to keep it nice and cool.

Keep this rock star tidy by removing spent flowers after they are finished. In early spring, trim back each of the woody stems right to the ground. In late spring, you'll be so excited to see the new stems emerge from the roots. Be patient with these late starters! They'll grow right back to amaze you and your friends once again.

• Full Sun & Partial Shade
• Average Well-Drained Soil
• Appreciates Regular Moisture Until Established
• Deadhead After Flowers Fade
• Dies To The Ground Each Winter - Prune Early Spring

Have fun in your space this season. Order Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus from the expert growers at Nature Hills today! Go ahead and let the Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus make a big impact in your landscape. Bring on the look of the tropics!