Botanical profile

Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'

Latin name
Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'
Common name
Hibiscus 'Lucy'
Type
Shrub
Family
Malvaceae

Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' is an ornamental shrub highly valued for its large, double, deep pink flowers, which have a silky and romantic appearance. This variety offers abundant and prolonged summer blooming, bringing color and elegance to flower beds, flowering hedges, or solitary plantings. Its upright and well-branched habit gives it a balanced and decorative silhouette, while its bright green deciduous foliage highlights the intensity of the flowers. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, 'Lucy' attracts pollinators and tolerates heat as well as urban conditions well. Well-suited to Quebec's climate, this variety prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil to ensure harmonious growth and reliable flowering year after year.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Capsules are sparse and non-ornamental.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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