HIBISCUS X SUMMERIFIC CRANBERRY CRUSH / ROSE MALLOW

HIBISCUS X SUMMERIFIC® CRANBERRY CRUSH / ROSE MALLOW

A Hardy Hibiscus with Intense Red Blooms
Hibiscus x Summerific® Cranberry Crush, commonly known as Rose Mallow, is a bold hardy perennial featuring massive, rich cranberry-red flowers that create dramatic summer impact. Blooming from mid to late summer, its oversized, velvety blooms stand out beautifully against deep green foliage. Despite its tropical appearance, this variety is fully hardy and reliably returns each year with strong, upright growth.

Why Choose Hibiscus Summerific® Cranberry Crush (Rose Mallow)?

Comparison: Cranberry Crush stands out for its saturated red colouring and improved branching habit. Compared to older red hibiscus varieties, it offers better flower production, stronger stems, and a fuller, more uniform plant form.

Companions: Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and other sun-loving perennials. Its intense red blooms create striking contrast alongside silver foliage and lighter flowering plants.

Key Features:

• Massive Cranberry-Red Blooms: Dinner-plate-sized flowers provide bold, long-lasting summer colour.
• Strong Upright Habit: Well-branched stems support large blooms without staking.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers continuously from mid to late summer.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds.
• Cold Hardy: Tropical look with dependable winter performance.

Specifications:

• Mature Height: 1.2–1.5 m tall
• Mature Width: 0.9–1.2 m wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness: Zone 4

Hibiscus Summerific® Cranberry Crush (Rose Mallow) delivers bold, saturated colour and massive blooms in a fully hardy perennial form. Its dramatic flowers and strong garden presence make it an exceptional focal point for sunny landscapes and statement plantings.