Hibiscus Sugar Tip
Plant Details
Wonderful variegated foliage is the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous soft pink flowers with raspberry coloured hints, flowering from mid summer. (Hibiscus syriacus ‘America Irene Scott’ Sugar Tip)
Photo Courtesy Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs
Month Available: June
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Pink
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Flowering mid summer to autumn
Height / Spread: 1.5m x 1.5m (5ft x 5ft)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Prune this annually to encourage a dense and vigorous habit.
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Thrips, Powdery Mildew.
Plant Care: Prune in spring to encourage a good habit.
Care and Time: Medium - autumn
Warning: None
Benefits: Flowers, foliage, upright habit, compact, good for smaller gardens.
History: Part of the Proven Winners collection and newly introduced in 2016.