Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot'

Scientific Name: Hibiscus x hybrida

Common Name: Hardy Hibiscus

Hardiness Zone: 4–9

Hardiness Degree: -34°C (-30°F)

Blooming Season: Midsummer to Early Fall

Plant Habit: Upright, Bushy

Characteristics: Enormous, deep wine-purple flowers with slightly ruffled petals; dark green foliage; highly ornamental and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant; great as a focal point in sunny beds or borders

Water: Moderate to High; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

Fertilize: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and midsummer

Spacing: 36–48 inches

Height: 48 - 54" (122 - 137cm)

Width: 36–48 inches

Exposure: Full Sun

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