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Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Mature Height: 4-6 Feet
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Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet
Buy Cristi™ Hardy Hibiscus online. Cristi™ Hardy Hibiscus is a fantastic perennial that was introduced exclusively by Bailey Nurseries. It was bred by Hugh and Ruth Cocker of Rochester, MN. It is a large outstanding perennial with enormous dark red flowers that appear in late summer. The body of this plant has a nice, round bushy habit.
Family: Malvaceae
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Common Name: Althea / Rose of Sharon / Hardy Hibiscus
FREE with every plant purchased:
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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CRISTI™ HARDY HIBISCUS Plant Characteristics
Flower Color*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson |
| • | Red |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Dark Yellow/Gold |
Nature Assets*
| • | Attracts Bees |
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Planting Season*
| • | Spring Planting |
| • | Summer Planting |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Full Sun in Northern States |
| • | Prefers Full Sun in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |













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