Hibiscus, Summer Carnival #3
Hibiscus Summer Carnival
Hibiscus hybrid
Height: Typically 3–4 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 4–5 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for a striking landscape display
Growth Rate: Fast
Deciduous
Description
Hibiscus Summer Carnival bursts onto your landscape like a festive parade, transforming outdoor spaces with its vibrant scarlet-red blooms and glossy, deep green foliage accented by subtle purple overtones. This hardy hibiscus hybrid produces large, 7–8-inch flowers in succession from mid-summer through early fall, delivering an uplifting and continuous show of brilliance. With its compact, bushy habit and rounded form, it’s perfectly scaled for Michigan’s cooler conditions—ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a dazzling focal point in containers.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part sun; aim for at least 5–6 hours of direct light daily
- Watering: Provide consistent, deep watering during the growing season to maintain lush foliage and abundant blooms
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: In late winter or early spring, trim back old, woody stems to promote a neat, bushy habit and encourage vigorous new growth
Enjoy the dynamic and festive impact of Hibiscus Summer Carnival—a true showstopper that brings a fresh, celebratory burst of color to your landscape all summer long.
