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HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Starry Starry Night'
Commonly known as Rose mallow
Dark leaves and large pale pink flowers with darker veining.
£25.00
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
New growth is slow to appear. Ideal for a large container. Do not allow to dry out in summer -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, mealy bugs, whiteflies particularly under glass -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Walters Gardens, Michigan -
DeciduousMaple-like, broadly ovate to lance-shaped, shallowly 3- to 5-lobed leaves 8-23cm (3-9in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink with darker speckling and veining -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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TrumpetWidely trumpet-shaped to 20cm across with spreading petals
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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PurpleDark purple
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Slow-growing, woody-based perennial with erect stems
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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