Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® Pastel ('Mindouw4') (PBR)
tree hollyhock
This uplifting summer-flowering shrub brings colour and structure just when the garden needs it most. Upright and well-shaped, it produces masses of large, double, pom-pom style flowers from midsummer into early autumn, each one softly white with blush pink splashes and a rich red centre. The carnation-like blooms sit neatly against fresh green, three-lobed foliage, creating a long season of interest without the nuisance of self-seeding.
Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret Pastel grows steadily into a handsome shrub, making it a great choice for borders, informal hedging, or planting against a warm wall where it can enjoy full sun. It’s easy to grow, copes well with dry or chalky soils once established, and rewards modest effort, once established, with weeks of reliable colour, helping to keep gardens looking bright and welcoming late into the season.
Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret Pastel grows steadily into a handsome shrub, making it a great choice for borders, informal hedging, or planting against a warm wall where it can enjoy full sun. It’s easy to grow, copes well with dry or chalky soils once established, and rewards modest effort, once established, with weeks of reliable colour, helping to keep gardens looking bright and welcoming late into the season.
How to care for Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® Pastel ('Mindouw4') (PBR):
Plant in a sheltered, sunny location with moist, fertile soil. While they can tolerate some dryness, consistent moisture will encourage lush growth and abundant blooms.
If growing them in large containers, protect the roots from harsh winter conditions by wrapping pots and plants using horticultural fleece or move to a sheltered spot such as a southerly facing wall.
Mulch the base of border plants with a dry material like bark chips to insulate the roots and prevent frost damage. Regularly remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges. Prune back to strong, healthy buds to encourage new growth and shape the plant. Removing old and damaged wood will also help to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of disease.
If growing them in large containers, protect the roots from harsh winter conditions by wrapping pots and plants using horticultural fleece or move to a sheltered spot such as a southerly facing wall.
Mulch the base of border plants with a dry material like bark chips to insulate the roots and prevent frost damage. Regularly remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges. Prune back to strong, healthy buds to encourage new growth and shape the plant. Removing old and damaged wood will also help to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of disease.
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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