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Hibiscus x moscheutos 'Dwarf Cherub' PPAF Plant propagation prohibited

CHERUB DWARF FLEMING™ HARDY HIBISCUS

Buy Cherub Dwarf Fleming™ Hardy Hibiscus online. Cherub is a unique hybrid that is very compact and contains some Hibiscus rosa sinensis in its genes making it tropical in aspect. It is only 2-3 feet and has glamorous green "Maple" leaves and soft pink tubular flowers. Looks great in the landscape or in a pot on the patio.

Height:

2-3 Feet

Spread:

2-3 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Plant Characteristics

Brand*
  • Fleming Filligree Hibiscus
Cultural Information*
  • Leaf Spot - High Resistance
  • Root Rot - High Resistance
  • Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
  • Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Flower Color*
  • Pink
  • Multi-Colored
  • Red
Flower Type*
  • Single Blooming
Growth Habit*
  • Dwarf/Small Growing
Growth Rate*
  • Fast
Leaf Color Fall*
  • Dark Yellow/Gold
  • Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow
Leaf Color Spring*
  • Green
Leaf Color Summer*
  • Green
Leaf Type*
  • Deciduous/Herbaceous
Nature Assets*
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Bees
Plant Type*
  • Perennial
Preferred Planting Season*
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Moist
  • Well-Drained
  • Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
  • Average
  • Adapts Well to Wet Areas
Propagation Methods*
  • Cuttings or Divisions
Season of Interest*
  • Late Summer/Early Autumn
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Late Spring/Early Summer
  • Summer Flowering
Sun Exposure*
  • Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
  • Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
  • Mass Planting
  • Near Water Gardens or Ponds
  • Landscape Specimen
  • Under Power Lines
  • Accent Plant
  • Wildlife Habitat
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Althea is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.

Interesting Notes

The Fleming™ Hardy Hibiscus is the work of three brothers from Lincoln Nebraska. 50 years of hybridizing has brought us this fantastic array of beautiful yet hardy (to -30 degrees) group of perennials. For more info on Fleming Hybrid Plants click here