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Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’: Intense and Dramatic Blooms
The Hibiscus syriacus ‘Midnight Marvel’ is a spectacular ornamental shrub, renowned for its large, deep purple to almost black flowers, offering a striking contrast with its dark green foliage. Highly floriferous and hardy, it transforms beds, hedges, or solitary spaces into true garden focal points.
Easy to cultivate and vigorous, it captivates with its dramatic flowers and longevity.
Generous and Decorative Flowers All Summer Long
‘Midnight Marvel’ produces large and impressive flowers 8 to 12 cm in diameter, with very intense purple tones, sometimes with a darker heart. Flowering extends from July to September, with daily new blooms for a continuous spectacle.
Its dark green, dense, and glossy foliage highlights the flowers and remains decorative even when not in bloom.
Cultivation and Care
This hibiscus appreciates a sunny to semi-shady exposure and rich, moist, and well-drained soil.
Water regularly in summer and during hot weather, and apply organic mulch to maintain moisture and protect the roots. Pruning is done in early spring, by removing dead or damaged wood and lightly shortening branches to stimulate flowering.
Very hardy (down to –20 °C), ‘Midnight Marvel’ is resistant to common diseases and adapts to most gardens.
Main Characteristics
Flower Color: Very dark purple / almost black
Type: Summer-flowering shrub
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
Watering: Regular, especially in summer
Flowering: July to September
Height: 1.5 to 2.5 m
Width: 1 to 1.5 m
Use: Beds, specimen plant, flowering hedges, decorative gardens
Hardiness: Hardy (approx. –20 °C)
Attractiveness: Spectacular and intense flowers, dense foliage
The ‘Midnight Marvel’ Hibiscus Plus
With its deep and dramatic blooms, ‘Midnight Marvel’ brings elegance, intensity, and contrast to the garden. An ideal variety for creating a strong and sophisticated visual effect.
