Proven Winners® Summerific® Cranberry Crush Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus x 'Cranberry Crush'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Proven Winners® Summerific® Cranberry Crush Hardy Hibiscus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 4-9
Grab your tropical drink and sunglasses, sit back and enjoy! Cranberry is a hot color for gardens! It is also not an easy color to find in flowers or foliage. Lucky for you Nature Hills has got cranberry covered for you big time! The Proven Winners® Summerific® Cranberry Crush Hibiscus (Hibiscus x 'Cranberry Crush') brings that amazing color to you with ease!
Summerific® is a line of Hardy Hibiscus that are an improvement over older cultivars. Modern hybridizing programs have created an easy-to-grow perennial that is ready-made for the busy gardener. Growing shorter than traditional perennial Hibiscus, Cranberry Crush maintains a full, compact habit. Not to mention sporting glorious, scarlet-red flowers!
Those deep, dark-red blooms instantly transport you to some sandy beach in the tropics! So get your sunscreen and flip-flops ready! Cranberry Crush's robust foliage creates a spectacular backdrop for the wavy flowers that smother the shrub. Lasting mid-summer through autumn, you'll want to plant your Hibiscus right where you can showcase the many amazing features!
Starting near-black, buds open into satiny, scarlet-red, blooms. Each burst open into impressive, 7-8" wide, with heavily overlapping petals. The bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds will not be able to resist! Nor will your neighbors once they catch a glimpse over your garden gate!
Cranberry Crush blooms profusely all season, not letting up despite the heat and summer sun. Set against a perfect backdrop of glossy, deep-green foliage. The maple-shaped, leathery leaves, show off purple overtones.
Unlike most Hardy Hibiscus, Cranberry Crush doesn't just flower at the top like older cultivars. Instead, the flowering stems are filled from the bottom to the top! This provides you with an abundance of flowers covering the bush on all sides!
Planting and Application:
Doing wonderfully in containers as a 'Thriller' plant, Cranberry Crush quickly becomes a 4-foot shrub, for easy privacy and drama. Flank your hammock with a pair of these tropical beauties and instantly get whisked away on a miniature vacation! Large planters let you highlight these beauties everywhere you desire!
The show lasts from midsummer to early fall. So plant these among spring-blooming plants, so Cranberry Crush takes over as they begin to fade. Or you can include them among fall-blooming perennials, to fill in the gaps until the autumn show gets started.
Compact enough for urban gardens and sunny porches, Cranberry Crush will be all the color you need on one plant! Cottage Gardens and mixed shrub borders benefit from the addition of these bold statement plants. So be sure to situate them so you can enjoy the long season of color! Adding impact and a presence to every landscape!
Hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to this buffet, so plant Hibiscus in Pollinator gardens where they can be seen and appreciated. The golden-yellow stamen, glowing in the center of each impressive bloom, will be swarming with bees and other beneficial pollinators as well!
Use as a structural backdrop to your informal perennial borders, or add bold splashes of color to your cottage gardens. Cranberry Crush looks amazing as a patio plant too, adding that tropical feel poolside or around the firepit!
- Amazing Wine-Red Blooms With Huge 8-Inch Flowers!
- Gorgeous Tropical Effect
- Bees, Butterflies & Hummingbirds!
- Long Bloom Period - Blooms Till Fall
- Impressive Focal Point, Low Hedge & Screening, Specimens & Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Cranberry Crush is easy-care and winter hardy from zone 4 and up! This tough Hardy Hibiscus perennial performs like a rockstar in your garden. Forming a handsome, rounded shrub, it thrives in both full sun and part shade! Their adaptability to occasionally wet and dry soils is incredible as long as it is well-drained, but they do best with consistent watering and will keep your plant stress-free. Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the top of the roots, pulling them back away from the roots.
Cranberry Crush is a hardy perennial Hibiscus that will die back to the ground each year. Deadhead after the flowers fade, and an early spring simple pruning can be performed each year by cutting each stem to the ground. Then after the threat of frost has passed, new shoots quickly develop from the roots every year!
Fast-growing, herbaceous Hibiscus emerges in spring a bit later than other perennials, once there is no longer any threat of frost. Quickly filling a 4-5 foot area with flashy color! Once established, Cranberry Crush is capable of adding an inch of new growth per day!
- Full Sun Hardy Perennials
- Adaptable Moisture Needs
- Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Early Spring
- Cold-Hardy & Heat-Tolerant
Include this gorgeous tropical-looking perennial into your landscape today! Bring these massive, tropical flowers right to your doorstep, by ordering Proven Winners® Summerific® Cranberry Crush Hardy Hibiscus directly from the expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery today!
