Hibiscus 'Ruby Chiffon'
"Tree hollyhock"
Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
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Orders placed 16 April - 26 May 2026
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Description
Bringing a dash of late-summer drama, Hibiscus 'Ruby Chiffon' is a showstopper in full bloom. This exquisite tree hollyhock produces a cascade of ruby red flowers, each one packed with layers of gently ruffled petals that create a soft, frilly effect. Appearing later in the season, the blooms add a welcome burst of colour just as many other plants begin to wane. Their rich, jewel-like tones glow beautifully in the low autumn light, making Hibiscus 'Ruby Chiffon' a star performer for extending the season’s splendour.
Growing into a well-shaped deciduous shrub, Hibiscus 'Ruby Chiffon' reaches around 2–2.5 metres tall, offering both structure and elegance to mixed borders. Its resilience and easy-going nature make it a joy to grow—happy in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil, and requiring little more than an annual tidy-up to stay in form. Perfect for gardeners who appreciate long-lasting colour and a touch of romance, Hibiscus 'Ruby Chiffon' brings warmth and vitality to the garden when it’s most needed, keeping the border alive with beauty well into autumn.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hibiscus syriacus Ruby Chiffon ('Notwood'ᴾᴮᴿ)(Chiffon Series)
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Flower colour
Ruby red, dark pink
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1.5-2.5m
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Established spread
1-1.5m
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Plant spacing
4 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Bronze
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
No
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Hibiscus 'Ruby Chiffon' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Tree hollyhock" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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