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Hibiscus Midnight Marvel
Hibiscus Midnight Marvel
For customers and clients who want to make a bold statement in the garden or landscape, you can't go wrong with this glorious hibiscus. Award-winning Midnight Marvel displays extra-large, 8-9" flowers of pure red amid deep purple, maplelike foliage. It boasts an extended bloom period and great perennializing qualities. The vibrant coloration, along with the gorgeous round blooms, makes quite an impression on garden visitors, such as butterflies and hummingbirds. These pollinating powerhouses love hibiscus for its bright red flowers, you'll love its carefree nature. Easy to grow and deer resistant. Makes a fine choice for borders, focal point plantings and mixed beds. PP24079
- Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Mature Height 4 feet
- Bloom Time Mid to late summer (Jul-Aug)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Root
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Pollinators
- Naturalizes Well
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Botanical Name: Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel' PP24079
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SKU: #63616
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Botanical Name:
Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel' PP24079 -
Ship As:
Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red -
Flower Form:
8-9" wide with rounded overlapping petals. -
Foliage Type:
Maple-like purple foliage that is thick and leathery -
Mature Spread:
4 - 5 feet -
Spacing:
4 - 5 feet
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Roots should be just below the soil surface with the crown at the soil level. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
None, except to prune into desired form.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below soil level.Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
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Reviewed by 25 customers
Beyond my expectations
Purchased 3 of these plants, with the thought that I'd be waiting for at least a year, before I'd have to worry about permanent locations. Every one of the plants not only have grown to almost 4 feet, but are around 2-3 feet wide. The blooms are magnificent and certainly an attention grabber. Mind blown!!
2 grew
Two out of 3 grew. Ones that did are freat
Easy to grow in a planter
I bought two Midnight Marvels a couple years ago, planted them in planters outside and they took almost 2 months to show signs of growth. They don't come up at exactly the same time either. One waited a week after the other. And now they have survived 2 Maryland winters and grow back thicker each spring. The thing to be careful of is they dry out quickly in planters.
My neighbor enjoys it too!
These are the most beautiful flowers in my lawn. I get excited every time they come back. They are so dramatic and add so much to my landscaping. I am ordering more for friends and family.
Amazing
This never fails to give me a show always full of buds and I always get compliments on them. Love it.
Superbe flowers
Two of the roots have been eaten by groups sadly. But the one that survived looks sturdy and beautiful.
Beautiful!!
My mom purchased these bare roots and shared two with me. They have been extremely easy to grow and the blooms are gorgeous and huge! We love seeing how many blooms we have each morning!
The look amazing!
I'm on my second year with these, and they are over 6 feet tall! I had a few that were questionable so I reached out and was given a replacment. So glad I did because they are stunners!
Zero for Six
I purchased six of these in mid-April and planted as instructed in a sunny section of my garden. It rained most of the spring so they were well watered. It's been over a month and so far no growth has appeared.
Disappointed
On March 16, 2023, I placed an order for a few of my favorite plants which arrived on time and anxiously planted them early next morning and could hardly wait for any sign of growth. Well here it is the middle of May & I am still waiting for any sign of growth of half of them - very disappointed!!! Double Apricot Begonia, only 2 of the 4 bulbs has started to sprout, Amaryllis Alaska, only 1 of 3 bulbs developed, Hibiscus Midnight Marvel PP24079, of the three roots, none of the three is showing any sign of growth, and my pride & joy, of the 3 roots Hibiscus Berry Awesome, all three are about 2 feet tall and looking and doing fantastic. I am especially bummed out over the Midnight Marvel Hibiscus and very disappointed in this company as I know they have always had an outstanding reputation. Will see if I can find the Midnight Marvel Hibiscus somewhere else and move on. Thanks for letting me vent!!!
Questions & Answers
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I am in Zone 5A . What ground temps can these bare roots tolerate if they're planted as soon as they arrive and we're still threatened with frost and even snow going into May ?
- Asked by LV
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Midnight Marvel plant will be dormant and can be planted as long as the ground is not frozen solid. They will wake up as the soil temperatures warm. You can expect to see new growth around late May.Was this answer helpful to you
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When do you plant these hibiscus bulbs? I see the bloom July-August
- Asked by Cindy
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe will ship the Hibiscus Midnight Marvel this spring and you will want to plant them when they arrive. They take a while to emerge from the ground, so mark where they are planted.Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the difference between bag and bulb.
- Asked by Sadie
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe HIbiscus Midnight Marvel offer includes 3 dormant bareroot plants per bag.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I make tea from the flower petals or leaves? Anyone know if this variety is edible?
- Asked by Tonya
- Verified Reply - AngelaThis Hardy Hibiscus is not the variety typically used for teas. You might be looking for Hibiscus Sabdariffa.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this hibiscus plant considered a perennial? Several reviews suggest that they do indeed come up with very year and their mature size would also lead one o believe that they're perennials, but I want to be sure before purchasing. Zone 5B
- Asked by Debra
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe HIbiscus Midnight Marvel is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. It will die back to the ground and emerge again in the very late spring in your zone.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many plants per bag?
- Asked by Dennis
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Hibiscus Midnight Marvel offer includes three bareroot plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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Why would I need three roots whenI only have room for one plant?
- Asked by Galen
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe are a wholesale supplier and offers are generally in multiples at wholesale prices. If you can't find room for the other roots, you could share them with family or friends. Otherwise, here is a source to purchase one plant. https://www.springhillnursery.com/product/hibiscus-midnight-marvel-hardyyWas this answer helpful to you
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Is it strong with ground cover plants and how tall does it get. Is this a rose of Sharon verity
- Asked by Jeremy
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe HIbiscus Midnight Marvel is not a 'Rose of Sharon' variety. The plant is strong but ground cover should be pushed or trimmed back to allow the plant to easily emerge in the late spring. Midnight Marvel will reach a mature height of approximately 4 feet with a similar spread.Was this answer helpful to you
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What winter prep/care do they need? Should I trim down a lot after a freeze?
- Asked by LL
- Verified Reply - AngelaIt's important to mulch over the planting the first winter. After the Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus has browned from frost, cut back to about 12 inches above the ground. Wait until the soil approaches freezing to apply about 6 inches of mulch. Remember to pull the mulch back in the spring.Was this answer helpful to you
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I planted 3 midnight marvel hibiscus last year and they were beautiful. This year not one is growing. Nothing. Location of plants are good. What happened..?
- Asked by pinkpine
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou need to have a little patience with these plants. They are one of the very last plants to emerge. Also, our spring soil temperatures have been cooler than average. I suspect now that warmer temperatures are arriving, you will see them pop up very soon. It can sometimes be June before they show up. Please let us know if they do not appear. Was this answer helpful to you
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