HIBISCUS X STARRY STARRY NIGHT / ROSE MALLOW

HIBISCUS X STARRY STARRY NIGHT / ROSE MALLOW

A Dramatic Hardy Hibiscus with Dark Foliage and Bold Blooms
Hibiscus x Starry Starry Night, commonly known as Rose Mallow, is a striking hardy perennial featuring near-black, deeply cut foliage topped with large pale pink flowers and deep red centers. Blooming from mid to late summer, its oversized blooms create bold contrast against the dark foliage, delivering exceptional landscape impact. Despite its tropical appearance, this variety is winter hardy and reliably returns each season.

Why Choose Hibiscus Starry Starry Night (Rose Mallow)?

Comparison: Starry Starry Night stands out for its dramatic dark foliage and strong flower contrast. Compared to traditional green-leaved hibiscus varieties, it offers season-long foliage interest even before blooming.

Companions: Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and other sun-loving perennials. The dark foliage creates striking combinations with silver, chartreuse, and bright flowering plants.

Key Features:

• Near-Black Foliage: Deeply cut leaves provide bold colour contrast all season.
• Large Pink Flowers with Red Centers: Showy blooms create dramatic summer interest.
• Upright Clump-Forming Habit: Strong stems support large flowers.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers from mid to late summer.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: Thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Specifications:

• Mature Height: 1.0–1.2 m tall
• Mature Width: 0.9–1.2 m wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness: Zone 4

Hibiscus Starry Starry Night (Rose Mallow) brings bold foliage contrast and massive summer blooms to sunny landscapes. Its dramatic colouring and reliable hardiness make it an outstanding focal point in perennial gardens and statement plantings.