Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Hibiscus 'Carousel Pink Passion' brings a rich, sultry warmth to the late-summer garden, blending deep pink colour with graceful form. This handsome rose mallow rises on sturdy, upright stems that become pleasingly woody at the base, clothed in luxurious dark purple foliage that slowly burns to red as autumn advances. Its vast, velvety pink blooms unfold like tropical silks against that dark backdrop—an irresistible contrast that makes Hibiscus 'Carousel Pink Passion' the centrepiece of any sunny border. Whether grown as a standalone feature or nestled among ornamental grasses and late perennials, it adds a sense of rhythm and drama that few plants can match.
Despite its exotic looks, Hibiscus 'Carousel Pink Passion' is wonderfully hardy and remarkably well-mannered. Once established, it returns faithfully each year, its foliage emerging fresh and deeply coloured before the summer crescendo of enormous flowers begins. Each bloom seems to glow from within, catching the evening light in a way that makes the entire plant shimmer with vitality. With a little warmth, well-drained soil, and a touch of admiration, Hibiscus 'Carousel Pink Passion' performs beautifully in British gardens, bringing that elusive balance of strength, elegance, and sheer exuberance that every gardener secretly hopes for.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel Pink Passion ('Tahi16'ᴾᴮᴿ)(Carousel Series)
- Flower colour
- Deep pink
- Established height
- 1-1.2m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Bronze
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 4 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
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