Hibiscus MoonShadow™ 'Morello' – MoonShadow™ 'Morello' Rose Mallow

Captivate every eye with MoonShadow™ 'Morello' Rose Mallow, a spectacular perennial that infuses striking tropical elegance into the garden. Starting in mid-summer, its gigantic coppery cherry-red flowers bloom abundantly against deeply cut foliage that is so dark green it appears almost black. Its upright, compact habit beautifully structures any space while creating an unparalleled dramatic contrast. Let yourself be charmed by this robust variety that transforms summer landscape designs into true living works of art.

• Foliage : Deciduous, deeply lobed leaves of a green so dark it appears almost black, holding its intense shade even in full summer sun.
• Flowering : Monumental blooms in a rich coppery cherry-red, renewing continuously from mid-summer through early fall.
• Light : Requires full sun to maintain the deep, dark foliage tone and maximize flower production.
• Habit : Upright, dense, and tightly compact.
• Growth : Fast-growing; shoots up rapidly from the ground each spring to reach its full height in just a few weeks.
• Soil : Prefers rich, moist to wet, well-drained soil that consistently retains moisture.
• Temperature : Canadian hardiness zone 4.
• Resistances : Highly resistant to severe cold and White-tailed deer browsing.

• Types of use : Integrate into mixed borders, the back of flower beds, near pond edges, or as a showstopping feature in large containers on the patio.
• Decorative benefits : Creates a striking visual contrast with its nearly black foliage and vibrant coppery-red giant blossoms.

• Watering : Keep the soil consistently moist. Water deeply and regularly during hot summer spells.
• Fertilization : Apply a balanced flowering plant fertilizer in spring and again in mid-summer to sustain continuous bloom production.
• Pruning : Cut back all stems to about 10–15 cm above the ground in late fall or early spring.
• Planting : Set the root ball flush with the soil surface, providing adequate spacing between plants. Incorporate rich compost into the planting hole.
• Winter protection : Apply a protective layer of mulch around the base in fall to shelter the crown during its first winters. Spring emergence occurs late (late May or early June).