Hibiscus moscheutos Collection

We offer you a Marsh Hibiscus collection, composed of three excellent varieties of Hibiscus moscheutos, to add an exotic and tropical touch to your garden or terrace. These hibiscus are robust perennial plants with luxuriant foliage, ranging from dark green to purple, forming a beautiful backdrop for the plate-sized flowers. They will bloom from July to September, offering a rich palette of colours throughout the summer. These marsh mallows thrive in full sun and require rich and moist soil to thrive.

The collection consists of:

1 Hibiscus moscheutos 'Cherry Cheesecake': A variety with large white flowers streaked with pink, with a dark pink centre, reaching 20 cm in diameter. Dark green foliage. The plant reaches a height of 1 m to 1.50 m.

1 Hibiscus moscheutos 'Red Wine': Dark red, almost burgundy flowers, beautifully contrasting with the dark purple almost black foliage. This variety reaches a height of 1.20 m to 1.40 m.

1 Hibiscus moscheutos 'Planet Griotte': A more compact variety with bright cherry red flowers measuring 20-25 cm in diameter. The plant reaches a height of 80 cm to 1 m and blooms early for weeks between early July and late September. Dark green foliage.

Plant these marsh mallows in spring in rich soil, in full sun. The soil should remain moist, even waterlogged, throughout the growing and flowering period (April to October). In winter, the soil should be drier, allowing the crown of these hibiscus to withstand brief frosts of around -15°C. You can also grow them in a large pot kept constantly moist.

To create a harmonious border, place the tallest varieties at the back and the most compact one ('Planet Griotte') at the front. Maintain a spacing of 80 cm between each plant. Plan for about 3 plants per m² for a dense and luxuriant effect.

At the edge of a pond, combine these marsh mallows with tall Astilbes adorned with feathery and colourful flowers in summer. Ligularias, with their large leaves and bright yellow flowers, bring height to the scene. In front of the hibiscus, plant blue-leaved Hostas as well as Water Irises for the elegance of their foliage and flowers.