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Summerific® Candy Crush Hibiscus
Hibiscus 'Candy Crush'
Candy Crush Hibiscus is a summer showpiece for gardeners who want big color without treating the plant like a tropical annual. The bubblegum-pink flowers are huge, bright, and easy to spot from across the yard, and the dark eye gives each bloom just enough drama. I like it in sunny borders, rain garden edges, and large containers where it can get steady moisture and room to fill out. Just remember that hardy hibiscus wakes up late in spring, but once it starts growing, it makes up for lost time quickly.
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Tropical-Looking Pink Flowers with Perennial Hardiness.
Summerific® Candy Crush Hibiscus delivers the bold flower power gardeners expect from hardy hibiscus with huge bubblegum-pink blooms that can reach up to 8 inches across. Each flower features overlapping petals and a dark red to near-black eye, adding dramatic contrast. The result is a tropical-looking summer display on a cold-hardy perennial that returns from the roots each spring in suitable climates.
Bright Green Foliage and an Upright Garden Habit.
Candy Crush Hibiscus grows into a large, upright, shrub-like mound during the growing season. Its rich green foliage creates a clean backdrop for the vivid pink flowers, allowing the blooms to stand out from a distance. The plant’s full habit makes it a strong focal point in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, rain garden edges, and large container plantings.
Long Summer Color from Midseason into Fall.
This hardy hibiscus blooms from mid-summer into fall, bringing fresh color when many spring and early-summer perennials are finished. Individual hibiscus flowers typically last only a day or two, but Candy Crush continues producing new buds and blooms through the season. With full sun, steady moisture, and good soil, it can become one of the most eye-catching summer perennials in the landscape.
Moisture-Loving, Heat-Tolerant, and Easy to Grow.
Summerific® Candy Crush Hibiscus performs best in full sun to part sun with moist, well-drained soil. It can also tolerate wet soil better than many flowering perennials, making it useful near rain gardens, pond edges, and low areas that stay consistently moist. Keep it watered during hot weather and bloom season, especially in containers, because the large leaves and oversized flowers need steady moisture to look their best.
Deer-Resistant Color for Pollinator Gardens.
Candy Crush Hibiscus is considered deer-resistant and attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It is a strong choice for gardeners who want big summer flowers with wildlife value and lower browsing pressure. Like other hardy hibiscus, it dies back to the ground in winter and emerges late in spring, so mark the planting location and be patient before assuming it did not return.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 4 to 4.5 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 4 to 4.5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part sun; best flowering in full sun |
| Soil | Average to rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates wet soil when properly sited |
| Water Requirements: | Average to consistent; keep evenly moist, especially during heat and bloom |
| Bloom Time / Color | Mid-summer to fall; large bubblegum-pink flowers with a dark red to near-black eye |
| Foliage: | Bright green to deep green foliage |
| Ornamental Features | Huge pink blooms, dark flower eye, upright habit, tropical-style summer color |
| Wildlife Value | Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and pollinators |
| Resistance | Deer resistant, heat tolerant, wet soil tolerant, humidity tolerant |
| Landscape Uses | Specimen perennial, sunny borders, rain gardens, large containers, focal points, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, pond edges, back-of-border plantings |
How to Care for Summerific® Candy Crush Hibiscus
Before you purchase your Summerific® Candy Crush Hibiscus, be sure to read the recommended care instructions to ensure your plant remains happy and healthy for years to come!
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How should I plant Candy Crush Hibiscus?
Plant Candy Crush Hibiscus in full sun to part sun where it has enough room to develop into a large, upright perennial. Full sun supports the strongest flower production, while part sun can work as long as the plant still receives several hours of direct light. Choose moist, well-drained soil, or plant it in a moisture-retentive location where the roots will not dry out for long periods. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, and water thoroughly. Add a 2- to 3-inch mulch layer around the root zone to conserve moisture and protect the crown, keeping mulch slightly pulled back from the stems.
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How often should I water Candy Crush Hibiscus after planting?
Water Candy Crush Hibiscus deeply after planting and keep the soil evenly moist through the first growing season. Hardy hibiscus produces large leaves and oversized flowers, so consistent moisture is important for strong growth, lush foliage, and reliable blooming. Water when the top few inches of soil begin to dry. Once established, Candy Crush still performs best with steady moisture, especially during hot weather and active bloom. Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering than in-ground plants. Avoid repeated drought stress, which can cause wilting, smaller flowers, and reduced bloom quality.
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When should I fertilize Candy Crush Hibiscus?
Fertilize Candy Crush Hibiscus in spring once new growth begins. Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer or a fertilizer formulated for flowering perennials. This supports vigorous stems, healthy foliage, and large pink summer flowers. A second light feeding in early summer may help support continued bloom in nutrient-poor soils. Avoid excessive high-nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers or weaken stem structure. Consistent moisture, full sun, and healthy soil are just as important as fertilizer for strong hibiscus performance.
When and how should I prune Candy Crush Hibiscus?
Prune Candy Crush Hibiscus in spring by cutting back the previous year’s dead stems before or just as new growth begins. Hardy hibiscus dies back naturally in winter, so removing old stems helps clean up the planting and make room for fresh growth. During the growing season, remove broken or damaged stems as needed. Deadheading is optional, but removing spent flowers can keep the plant looking tidy. Be patient in spring, because hardy hibiscus often emerges later than many other perennials, then grows rapidly once warm weather arrives.
