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Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus
Hibiscus 'Watermelon Ruffles' PPAF
Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus
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Prized for its showy, 7–8-inch, magenta-pink blooms with heavily ruffled and puckered, overlapping petals that create a three-dimensional effect. All set against a backdrop of dark green foliage with a hint of bronze. It blooms continuously along the length of the stems, from mid-summer into early fall. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous season's dead stems to the ground before new growth emerges.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus get?
About 4' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus need?
Moderate water use.
Will Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Watermelon Ruffles Rosemallow Hardy/Dinner Plate Hibiscus wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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