HIBISCUS X SUMMERIFIC® BALLET SLIPPERS / ROSE MALLOW

HIBISCUS X SUMMERIFIC® BALLET SLIPPERS / ROSE MALLOW

A Hardy Hibiscus with Soft Blush-Pink Blooms
Hibiscus x Summerific® Ballet Slippers, commonly known as Rose Mallow, is a stunning hardy perennial featuring enormous soft blush-pink flowers with deep red eyes and prominent creamy-white stamens. Blooming from mid to late summer, its dinner-plate-sized blooms create an elegant focal point in sunny garden beds and landscape borders. Despite its tropical appearance, this variety is fully hardy and reliably returns each year.

Why Choose Hibiscus Summerific® Ballet Slippers (Rose Mallow)?

Comparison: Ballet Slippers stands out for its refined, soft pink colouring and strong branching habit. Compared to older hardy hibiscus varieties, it offers improved flower production, sturdy stems, and a fuller, more uniform growth habit.

Companions: Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia, and other sun-loving perennials. Its soft blush tones contrast elegantly with deep greens and darker foliage plants.

Key Features:

• Massive Blush-Pink Blooms: Oversized flowers with deep red centers create graceful summer impact.
• 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 reliable 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® Ballet Slippers (Rose Mallow) delivers elegant colour and bold flower size in a fully hardy perennial form. Its refined blooms and strong garden presence make it an exceptional choice for statement plantings and sunny landscapes.