Summerific 8216Cherry Choco Latte8217 Rose MallowHibiscus hybrid

1 GALLON POT Exposure Part Sun to Sun Flower Season Spring Summer Mature SizeHeight: 4′Spread: 4′ This plant is hardy in zones 4 – 9 Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate. 4 5 6 7 8 9 What is my hardiness zone? NORTH BAY, ONTARIOZONE 4 DETAILS FEATURES A perfect late summer perennial! Very large 8-9 flowers are white with deep pink veining and a notably large eye. Attractive dark olive green foliage forms a compact airy clump. Award WinnerLong BloomingFall InterestBog PlantAttracts:BeesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North America CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 Inches 1.2mSpacing:48 Inches 1.2mSpread:48 Inches 1.2mFlower Colors:PinkWhiteFlower Shade:White with intense pink veiningFoliage Colors:GreenPurpleFoliage Shade:Dark olive greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:Thriller PLANT NEEDS Light Requirement:Part Sun to Sun The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilFertile SoilPoor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilUses:Border PlantLandscapeSpecimen or Focal PointUses Notes: Use in landscapes where it provides a great wow factor. Maintenance Notes: Hibiscus love the sun and need moist, well-drained soil. Keeping these plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Deadheading will improve the appearance of the plant, but is not necessary for continued bloom. It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter. In spring, cut back any remaining stems to 4-6 inches tall before new growth appears. Do not trim back in fall. A strong pair of loppers or a saw will be necessary to cut this plant back. Be advised that Hibiscus is always one of the last perennials to emerge in spring. Be patient, even if you think it is dead, it most likely isn’t. Its vigorous growth rate more than makes up for this late start, however. Japanese beetles find these plants especially delicious. ‘Cherry Choco Latte’ is a brand new, long blooming Hibiscus with a smaller size that is more suitable for tighter spaces. Very large, 8-9″ three-dimensional flowers are white with intense deep pink veining and a notably large red eye. Attractive dark olive green foliage has bronze highlights and forms a compact clump, with flowers covering the entire habit later in the season. ‘Cherry Choco Latte’ replaces ‘Cherry Cheesecake’ in the Proven Winners lineup with larger flowers and improved flower form, more pronounced veining on the petals, darker foliage, and an improved, compact habit. Summerific ‘Cherry Choco Latte’ Hibiscus hybrid USPP 30,738, Can PBRAFPICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS