Hibiscus syriacus FLOWER TOWER RUBY

Hibiscus syriacus FLOWER TOWER RUBY

Cultivar denomination: 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' ^PBR

Flower Tower Ruby hibiscus has a narrow, ascending, columnar growth habit and is therefore very suitable for the smaller garden. Nevertheless, the beautiful dark pink-red, semi-double flowers with red hearts make Flower Tower Ruby an asset in any garden, on balconies or terraces or as a hedge. Flower Tower Ruby blooms continuously from late July to early October and attracts bees and butterflies. After ten years, this shrub reaches about 3 m in height and 0,8 m in width. Pruning is not necessary but can be done in the spring if desired. Flower Tower Ruby branches well, grows fast and is hardy.  Flower Tower Ruby likes locations with full sun in moist, well-drained soils.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Breeder: Marinus A.C. van Aart, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2021

Applicant: Plantipp BV, Brunel 21, 3401LJ IJsselstein, The Netherlands