Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr' (Hibiscus) — Bushy

Overview

Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging.

About

Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr' is a deciduous, well-branched shrub in the mallow family that flowers from July to October. It prefers full sun on neutral loam that is kept moist but well-drained and is best placed in a south-facing, sheltered spot. Rated H5 (hardy), it suits shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging in appropriate sites.

About the genus

Hibiscus is a genus of common flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow.

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In the garden

Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr' is a cultivated shrub within the Malvaceae that carries the seasonal interest of summer and autumn flowering, with blooms produced between July and October. The plant has a well-branched habit and deciduous foliage, making its floral display the primary seasonal feature. Give this cultivar a sunny, south-facing, sheltered position to maximise flowering. It performs on a neutral loam kept moist but well-drained; soils that hold some moisture without waterlogging are appropriate. Use full sun exposure and avoid exposed, windy sites where shelter is unavailable. Its UK hardiness rating is H5 (hardy), so choose a protected situation to reduce winter stress on the stems and buds. Use Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr' where its long flowering season can be enjoyed: as a structural plant at the rear of a shrub border, as a single specimen to catch the eye, or planted in a run for informal hedging. Positioning on a south-facing, sheltered boundary or beside a warm wall will make the most of its July to October display.