Summerific® Lilac Crush™ Rose Mallow

Summerific® Lilac Crush™ is a hardy Hibiscus hybrid selected for its large purple flowers with contrasting red centers. Its upright perennial growth brings a bold summer display to sunny mixed borders. The named Lilac Crush selection belongs to the Summerific® series documented by Walters Gardens. ### Placement and watering Give this hibiscus full sun and fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply during dry spells while stems and buds are developing, and keep the root area from drying out during hot weather. Good drainage remains important when the plant is dormant. Allow the established clump room to mature and keep neighboring plants from crowding its foliage. ### Seasonal growth The principal flowering season is summer, with blooms carried on vigorous new growth. Hardy hibiscus can emerge later in spring than many nearby perennials, so mark the crown and wait for warm weather before disturbing the planting area. Use Lilac Crush as a focal point near the back of a sunny border or repeat it among shorter perennials for a strong seasonal color display. ### Sources The breeder’s [Lilac Crush profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=HIBLC) identifies this named Summerific® selection. The [PP35181 patent record](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP35181) documents the cultivar. ## Maintenance After frost, cut dead stems close to the ground, or leave them through winter and remove them in late winter before new shoots appear. A light mulch over the root zone can moderate winter temperature; pull it back from the crown in spring. Water consistently through summer, especially during prolonged dry weather.