Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Carousel Ghost’ – hibiscus de gradina cu flori albe imense si frunzis inchis

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Carousel Ghost’ is a spectacular variety of garden hibiscus, appreciated for its huge, pure white flowers, up to 20–25 cm in diameter, which bloom abundantly from summer to autumn. The contrast is enhanced by its decorative, dark foliage with shades of green-purple, which further highlights the bright flowers. It is a perennial plant, frost-resistant, ideal for gardens in Romania.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Carousel Ghost’

• Common name: Garden hibiscus, swamp hibiscus

• Family: Malvaceae

• Growth type: Herbaceous perennial plant, medium-large size

• Leaves: Large, with dark green to purple shades, decorative and contrasting

• Flowers: Huge, pure white, with delicate petals, appearing from July to September-October

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun, blooms more abundantly in bright locations

• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerates areas near ponds and rivers

• Watering: Regular; loves fresh soil, especially during warm periods

• Hardiness: Very good, withstands temperatures down to –25°C; the plant goes dormant in winter, regenerating from rhizomes in spring

• Maintenance: Prune in autumn or spring at ground level to stimulate vigorous growth

✨ Why choose it

• Huge white flowers with strong visual impact in the garden

• Spectacular contrast between white flowers and dark purple foliage

• Perennial, rustic, and frost-resistant plant

• Ideal for flower beds, borders, waterside areas, and exotic gardens

• Long flowering period, from summer to late autumn

⚠️ Note: Hibiscus moscheutos goes dormant in winter – the aerial parts dry out, but the rhizomes survive underground and start growing again in spring.

Height including pot approx. 10-40 cm, depending on the season
Pot diameter 17 cm