Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Pink Candy’ - hibiscus de gradina cu flori roz uriase

Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel ‘Pink Candy’, also known as swamp hibiscus or perennial garden hibiscus, is a spectacular variety valued for its huge pink flowers with a darker center, 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-resistant plant that blooms spectacularly again in summer and autumn.

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

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

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

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for maximum flowering
• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; excellent for high humidity areas
• Watering: Regular; requires moist soil, especially in hot summers
• Hardiness: Very good, tolerates temperatures down to –25°C
• Care: Stems are cut at ground level in autumn or spring; the plant regenerates quickly from rhizomes

✨ Why choose it:

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

⚠️ Note: Hibiscus moscheutos goes dormant in winter – the aerial part dries out, but the roots remain viable and start growing again in spring.

Height with pot included 10-40 cm, depending on the season.
Pot diameter 17 cm