Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Extreme Hot Pink Imp’ – hibiscus peren cu flori uriase roz intens
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Extreme Hot Pink Imp’ is a spectacular variety of perennial hibiscus, noted for its very large flowers in bright shades of intense pink, fuchsia pink, or pink with a red-magenta center. It is an exotic-looking garden plant, ideal for sunny areas, terraces, large pots, and decorative borders where a strong visual impact is desired.
The flowers are oversized, with wide petals and a delicate texture, while the darker center accentuates the plant’s tropical effect. The dark green, lush, and slightly glossy foliage creates a pleasant contrast with the bright pink flowers.
🌱 Botanical Characteristics
- Full name: Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Extreme Hot Pink Imp’
- Common names: garden hibiscus, perennial hibiscus, swamp rose mallow
- Family: Malvaceae
- Plant type: herbaceous perennial with seasonal growth
- Flowers: very large, single, intense pink / fuchsia pink, with a darker red-magenta center
- Foliage: dark green, decorative, with well-defined veins
- Blooming: summer and early autumn, under good light and care conditions
- Use: garden, terrace, large pots, sunny borders, decorative areas with a tropical look
💧 Growing and Care Conditions
- Light: prefers direct sunlight or very bright locations. For abundant flowering, it needs as much natural light as possible.
- Watering: requires regular watering, especially on hot days. The substrate should be kept slightly moist but without stagnant water.
- Soil: prefers fertile, fresh soil rich in organic matter and well-drained.
- Fertilization: during the growth and flowering period, a fertilizer for flowering plants can be applied to support buds and the development of large flowers.
- Maintenance: individual flowers have a limited lifespan, but the plant can produce successive buds during the warm season.
- Wintering: in autumn/winter, the aerial part may dry out partially or completely; the plant remains viable at the root level and resumes growth in spring.
- Frost resistance: up to approximately -15 / -20°C, under good conditions and with protection; in pots, it requires winter shelter as the roots are more exposed to freezing.
🌿 Recommended Substrate
For pot cultivation, a fertile, fresh, and well-drained substrate suitable for flowering plants is recommended. The mix should retain enough moisture to support flowering but allow excess water to drain. In large pots, a quality substrate enriched with organic matter helps the plant develop vigorous roots and better-supported flowers.
✨ What Makes It Special
Hibiscus ‘Extreme Hot Pink Imp’ stands out with its huge flowers in vivid fuchsia pink shades, offering a spectacular effect even when grown alone. It is suitable for summer arrangements, bright terraces, or gardens where an exotic-looking but perennial plant is desired.
The darker flower center creates visual depth, and the contrast with the dark green foliage highlights the flower size very well. It is a suitable choice for customers seeking an outdoor flowering plant with a tropical appearance and seasonal blooming.
📌 Note
The flower color may vary from intense pink to fuchsia pink, with a more or less pronounced red-magenta center, depending on light, temperature, flower opening stage, and growing conditions. This variation is normal and not a defect.
This plant may arrive without flowers but is capable of re-blooming in the following period under good care conditions. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.
For the perennial hibiscus, the aerial part may dry out completely during the cold season; the plant remains viable at the root level and can start growing again in spring as temperatures rise.
Pot diameter 17 cm
Height including pot approx. 40 cm