Hardy Hibiscus ‘Ballet Slippers’ Live Plant – 2.5 Inch Pot | Dormant Rose Mallow | White & Blush Pink Flowers | Perennial Hibiscus | Zones 4–9

Bring spectacular late-season color to your garden with Hibiscus ‘Ballet Slippers’, a hardy perennial rose mallow known for its enormous, ruffled flowers. The blooms are primarily white with a deep red center and soft blush-pink edges, creating an attractive pinwheel effect. Flowers can reach approximately 7 inches wide and appear from late summer into early fall. This well-rooted plant is shipped in a 2.5-inch pot and may arrive dormant with no foliage during the cooler months. Hardy hibiscus naturally dies back to the ground in winter and produces new growth from the root zone in late spring. This is an outdoor garden perennial and should not be grown indoors. You will receive a plant similar in size and condition to the one described in the listing.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Hardy Hibiscus ‘Ballet Slippers’ plant
✔️ Well-rooted plant in a 2.5-inch pot
✔️ Dormant plant when shipped during the cooler season
✔️ True-to-type ‘Ballet Slippers’ cultivar
✔️ Disease-free nursery-grown plant
✔️ Planting instructions included

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, ‘Ballet Slippers’
Botanical Name: Hibiscus ‘Ballet Slippers’
Plant Type: Hardy perennial
Growth Stage: Well-rooted young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist during active growth
Mature Height: Approximately 48 inches
Growth Rate: Fast once established
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes temporarily; best planted in the garden long-term

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Hardy Hibiscus outdoors in a sunny location and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. If the plant arrives dormant, do not be concerned about the lack of foliage. Hardy hibiscus are among the last perennials to emerge in spring and typically begin new growth from the root zone once warm temperatures and longer daylight arrive. Never grow this plant indoors.