Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Jolly Heart’ - hibiscus de gradina cu flori albe uriase
Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Jolly Heart’, also known as swamp hibiscus or perennial garden hibiscus, is a spectacular variety, appreciated for its huge flowers, pure white with a contrasting intense red center, 20–25 cm in diameter. It blooms abundantly from July until early autumn, bringing an exotic and bright accent to the garden.
🌿 Common names: garden hibiscus, swamp hibiscus, marsh rose.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
- Full name: Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Jolly Heart’
- Family: Malvaceae
- Leaves: Large, dark green, decorative
- Flowers: Giant, white, with bright red center; diameter 20–25 cm
- Flowering period: July–September, often extended until October
🌞 Growing conditions:
- Light: Prefers full sun for maximum flowering
- Soil: Fertile, fresh, but well-drained; appreciates areas with constant moisture
- Watering: Regular, prefers slightly moist soil without waterlogging
- Hardiness: Very good, withstands down to –25°C
- Maintenance: Stems are cut at ground level in autumn or spring; regenerates vigorously from rhizomes
✨ Why it’s worth choosing:
- Giant white flowers with an intense red center, highly decorative
- Abundant, long-lasting flowering, summer–autumn
- Rustic, perennial plant, very resistant to Romanian winters
- Ideal for flower beds, borders, wet areas, or as a solitary plant
- Attracts pollinators, contributing to garden biodiversity
⚠️ Note: Hibiscus moscheutos enters dormancy in winter – the aerial part dries out, but the roots remain viable and produce new shoots in spring.
Height with pot included approx 30-40 cm
Pot diameter 17 cm