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.