Quick Description
A beautiful and bold garden perennial featuring very showy white flowers with crimson eyes and blush pink edges; ideal for the mixed garden border or in mass; do not allow to dry to the point of wilting
Other Names: Rose Mallow, Hardy Hibiscus
What Makes it Special?
Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus features bold white round flowers with crimson eyes and shell pink edges at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its large glossy oval leaves remain green in color with distinctive red veins throughout the season.
Not sure yet? Keep reading ↓ to achieve Plant Geek Status!
Landscape Attributes
Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Planting & Growing
Summerific® Ballet Slippers Hibiscus will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 4 feet apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Hibiscus 'Ballet Slippers'
Summerific Ballet Slippers Hibiscus
$38.00
$38.00
Click for Plant Facts – Height, Width, Sun, Water, & More!
Height : 4 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
Water Usage: moist
Landscape Use: Mass Planting, General Garden Use, Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Flower Color: White
Bloom Period:From Mid Summer To Early Fall
Foliage Type: deciduous
Foliage Color: Green
Deer Resistant?: No
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
Water Usage: moist
Landscape Use: Mass Planting, General Garden Use, Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Flower Color: White
Bloom Period:From Mid Summer To Early Fall
Foliage Type: deciduous
Foliage Color: Green
Deer Resistant?: No
Want more info on sizes?
IndyPlants sells landscape size plant material. These often come in black nursery containers and are classified in sizes such as #2, #3, #5, etc. This correlates to the volume of the container, 2 gallon, 3, gallon, 5 gallon, etc. The bigger the number, the larger the pot, and the larger the plant. You’ll also see larger sizes such as 2” BB, 2.5” BB, 3” BB, etc. This stands for ‘Balled & Burlapped’. These plants are usually much larger and are not transported in black nursery pots. The sizing correlates to the diameter of the trunk of the tree.
Similar Products
Your Plants, Our Promise
If there’s a problem with a plant you’ve ordered from us, we’ll make it right. Period. Drop us a line at support@indyplants.com with a brief description and photos, and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
Do you accept returns?
We do our best to handpick only the best quality plants from trusted, local nurseries. If for whatever reason your order doesn’t meet your expectations, you can return your plants for a full refund within 48 hours of delivery.
Do your plants have a warranty?
Nature can take a toll on even the best cared for plants. If your plant dies within one year from the date it was delivered, you’ll get an exact replacement to the best of our ability. If you’d prefer a substitution or a full refund, we’ve got you covered.