Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Pink Candy’ - garden hibiscus with huge pink flowers

Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Pink Candy’, also known as swamp hibiscus or perennial garden hibiscus, is a spectacular variety prized for its enormous pink-rose flowers with a darker center, measuring 20–25 cm in diameter. The strong contrast with the dark purple foliage creates an exotic and lush effect in the garden. It is a vigorous, cold-hardy plant that reblooms spectacularly in summer and autumn.

🌿 Common names: garden hibiscus, swamp hibiscus, swamp rose.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Pink Candy’
• Family: Malvaceae
• Leaves: Large, dark purple, contrasting with the flowers
• Flowers: Giant, pink-rose with a darker center, 20–25 cm in diameter
• Blooming period: July–September, sometimes through October

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for maximum flowering
• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; excellent for areas with high humidity
• Watering: Regular; requires consistently moist soil, especially during hot summers
• Hardiness: Very good, tolerates temperatures down to –25°C
• Maintenance: Cut the stems back to ground level in autumn or spring; the plant regrows quickly from its rhizomes

✨ Why choose it:

• Enormous pink-rose flowers with exceptional visual impact
• Spectacular contrast between the flowers and purple foliage
• Abundant and long-lasting flowering
• Hardy perennial, resistant to Romanian winters
• Suitable for flower beds, borders, exotic gardens, or as a solitary planting

⚠️ Note: Hibiscus moscheutos becomes dormant in winter - the above-ground part dries out, but the roots remain viable and begin growing again in spring.
Height including the pot: 10-40 cm, depending on the season.
Pot diameter: 17 cm