Hibiscus 'Lucy'

Hibiscus 'Lucy' (Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'). Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' is a highly prized ornamental shrub for its large, double, deep pink flowers, with a silky and romantic appearance. This variety offers abundant and prolonged summer flowering, bringing color and elegance to 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. Undemanding and easy to cultivate, 'Lucy' attracts pollinators and tolerates heat and urban conditions well.

To plant hibiscus 'Lucy', choose an appropriate exposure: sun. The recommended soil is as follows: ordinary to rich, well-drained. Water the root ball before planting it and ensure that water can drain after planting. During recovery, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work. In hot weather, monitor recently planted plants more frequently.

Allow a width of 1.5–2 m (5–6 ft) to plan the plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 2–3 m (6–10 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base to weed, check moisture, and remove damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.