Hibiscus 'Cherry Cheesecake' (Cherry Cheesecake Mallow)


Botanical Information

FamilyMalvaceae
GenusHibiscus
Cultivar'Cherry Cheesecake'
Registered NameSummerific®
Patent NumberUSPPAF, Can PBRAF
CategoryPerennials
OriginIntroduced by Proven Winners® as part of their Summerific® series.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height1.2 - 1.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact, rounded plant with very large white flowers that have magenta tipped ruffled petals and a cherry red eye.
ShapeA compact, well-branched, mounded habit.
LandscapeBeautiful addition to any sunny border.
PropagationPropagate through division.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moderately fertile soil that is moist and well-drained. Deadhead to improve appearance.
PestsJapanese beetles, mealybugs, and peach potato aphids may cause problems.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionFlower buds are creamy pink.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are thick, leathery and dark green.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are very large, to 17-20 cm in diameter, and white, with overlapping, magenta tipped, ruffled petals with magenta veins that radiate out from a cherry red eye.

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