'Blackberry Merlot' Hibiscus | Creekside Champions™

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Each Creekside Champion plant is hand-selected for its exceptional beauty, resilience, and proven garden performance. Grown with care by our family and backed by generations of expertise, these plants embody trust, quality, and the joy of cultivating something truly special. Confident, dependable, and naturally stunning — Creekside Champions™ are made to thrive. Family Grown. Proven Performance.

'Blackberry Merlot' Hardy Hibiscus

Common Name: Rose Mallow

Blackberry Merlot Hardy Hibiscus produces some of the deepest red flowers available on any hardy hibiscus, creating a dramatic and elegant display in the late-season garden. Enormous 8" blooms feature rich, velvety red petals that stand out beautifully against deep green foliage. The intense flower color adds sophistication and depth to garden beds, making this variety an eye-catching focal point from midsummer into early fall.

This North American native perennial combines a refined, upright habit with the bold, tropical appearance gardeners love. Though it emerges later in spring than many perennials, Blackberry Merlot quickly develops into a vigorous, well-branched plant capable of producing abundant blooms throughout the growing season. Its tidy growth habit makes it ideal as a centerpiece in mixed borders, pollinator gardens, and sunny landscape beds.

Why it’s a Creekside Champion™:

The exceptionally deep red blooms set Blackberry Merlot apart from other hardy hibiscus varieties, bringing rich color and dramatic beauty to the garden when many plants are beginning to fade. Its upright habit, impressive flower size, and reliable performance create a stunning late-season display that attracts pollinators and admiration alike. Combining tropical flair with outstanding cold hardiness, Blackberry Merlot delivers bold color, dependable growth, and unforgettable garden presence year after year.