'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Extra Ruffles Petals,
Large 7" Blooms,
Tropical Look

$18.99

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Size: PS - Quart Pot PS - Quart Pot

Description

(Rose Mallow) One of the most ruffled-looking Hardy Hibiscus I have ever seen, we are excited to introduce Rose Mallow 'Watermelon Ruffles'! The large 7-inch, bright pink blooms are so ruffled that it gives the blooms an almost double-petaled look. With the end of each flower petal so puckered, it makes the flowers appear noticed. Standing 4 ½ feet tall and wide, the dark green foliage mound is a perfect backdrop for the beautiful flowers. These indeterminate bloomers, set buds up and down the stems resulting in more flowers for a longer bloom time. Hardy in zones 4-9, Hibiscus 'Watermelon Ruffles' is a native perennial that is deer resistant. Planted in full sun to part sun locations, Rose Mallow prefers to be planted in moderate to moist soil locations. One of the latest perennials to emerge in the spring, Hardy Hibiscus is quick to grow and is ready to flower around the beginning of August. Enjoy the extra large tropical-looking blooms until Fall.

More Details

Name: Hibiscus hybrid 'Watermelon Ruffles' PPAF
Common Name: Rose Mallow
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Attributes: Native
Design Use: Border, Specimen, Waters Edge or Bog

Gardener Tips

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Team Favorites

Watermelon Ruffles is the most recognized Hibiscus to me when walking through the gardens. The huge pink heavily ruffled blooms are a real stand out in the garden.

Reviews

My Watermelon Ruffles hibiscus is doing well. Im looking forward to next year and its growth and hopefully blooming. I didnt expect much for this year, but wanting a good root system to survive the winter.

Arrived in great condition and is growing nicely. I'm looking forward to watching it bloom.

These hardy hibiscus are NOT deer resistant. I never sprayed mine last year, 2023, and they never got over 3 inches tall. As soon as new growth was put on, the deer ate it down to the ground. I am in NJ and other people I have talked to said the same thing. Maybe they are deer resistant in another state, but not in NJ. I am going to have to dig them out and move them into the yard where the deer can't get in, but I am so running out of room. I don't know what I am going to do. I am giving them a "4" cause they got devoured, but I know when they grow they will be beautiful.