Hibiscus 'Carousel Ghost'

Hibiscus 'Carousel Ghost' is a hauntingly beautiful addition to the late-summer border, its luminous white blooms glowing like lanterns against brooding dark foliage. Each flower opens wide—up to 20cm across—with gently ruffled petals that seem to shimmer in the sunlight, while the inky leaves beneath provide a striking contrast. This rose mallow variety captures that rare balance of elegance and drama, evoking tropical splendour yet proving perfectly hardy in a British garden. Hibiscus 'Carousel Ghost' thrives in full sun and moist, rich soil, rewarding gardeners with an extended display from midsummer right through to the first cool whispers of autumn.

There’s an ethereal quality to Hibiscus 'Carousel Ghost' that makes it a natural focal point. Its pure white blooms, sometimes blushed faintly with pink at the centre, seem to float above the foliage like silk sails on a dark sea. Combine it with ornamental grasses or dusky dahlias to amplify the contrast, or let it stand alone where its beauty can be fully admired. Easy to grow, reliably perennial and wonderfully bold, Hibiscus 'Carousel Ghost' brings a sense of theatre and tranquillity all at once—a true garden spectre that delights rather than frightens.