{"product_id":"hibiscus-moscheutos-extreme-magenta","title":"Hibiscus moscheutos 'Extreme Magenta' - Perennial Hibiscus with Huge Magenta Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus moscheutos 'Extreme Magenta'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular outdoor perennial Hibiscus, notable for its very large flowers in intense \u003cstrong\u003emagenta-pink\u003c\/strong\u003e shades, which appear successively throughout the summer. The flowers have a tropical appearance, with broad, slightly overlapping petals and a prominent staminal column that contrasts strongly with the green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike tropical Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus rosa-sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eHibiscus moscheutos\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecold-hardy perennial plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for permanent cultivation in the garden. The above-ground growth dries out in autumn after the cold arrives, and the plant enters dormancy. In spring, it starts growing again from the base and can form a vigorous clump with numerous flowering stems in a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus moscheutos\u003c\/em\u003e 'Extreme Magenta'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Hibiscus, Swamp Hibiscus, Hardy Hibiscus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErect, bushy and well-branched habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge green leaves with prominent veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery large flowers in intense magenta-pink shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant flowering during the warm season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuds form successively along the stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe above-ground growth disappears during winter and regrows in spring from the root area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌞 Growing conditions and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers \u003cstrong\u003edirect sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally at least 6 hours per day. Abundant light supports vigorous growth and prolific flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile and rich in organic matter, with good drainage. Unlike many other ornamental plants, \u003cem\u003eHibiscus moscheutos\u003c\/em\u003e appreciates a substrate that retains moisture relatively well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular and abundant during the growing and flowering periods. It should not be allowed to dry out excessively, especially on very hot days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the growing season to support rapid growth and bud production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e mainly in summer and early autumn. An individual flower lasts for a relatively short time, but a well-developed plant produces numerous buds successively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after the above-ground growth has dried out, the stems can be cut close to ground level, either in late autumn or at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e new growth may begin \u003cstrong\u003erelatively late in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes after other garden perennials are already well developed. This behavior is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can also be grown in large containers, but it requires more frequent watering and better protection of the root system during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e plants well established in the garden have good frost resistance, generally down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the cultivar, drainage and local conditions. Young specimens and container-grown plants require additional protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Secret Garden recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For \u003cem\u003eHibiscus moscheutos\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend a \u003cstrong\u003efertile substrate rich in organic matter, loose and with good water-retention capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, without allowing water to remain permanently stagnant around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting in the garden, a layer of mulch applied around the base of the plant helps retain moisture during summer and provides additional protection for the root system during the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003every large flowers with an exotic appearance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintense magenta-pink coloring;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduces numerous buds successively;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecombines the appearance of a tropical Hibiscus with the hardiness of a garden perennial;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereturns annually from the roots after winter dormancy;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erapid growth during the season;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuitable for gardens, terraces and large containers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecomes a spectacular focal point during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Important note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The plant is sold for the characteristics of the variety and may be delivered \u003cstrong\u003ewith or without flowers or buds\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the season and the condition of the available batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower color may naturally vary in intensity depending on light, temperature, flower age and growing conditions. Leaves may have small spots, dry edges, tears or other cosmetic imperfections resulting from growth, handling, transport or acclimatization, without affecting the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePot diameter 17-23 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 40-60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57121917337926,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-9492.png?v=1786642475","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-lv\/products\/hibiscus-moscheutos-extreme-magenta","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}