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Hibiscus Blackberry Merlot

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Item Number: 89-488

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One of the deepest red hibiscus available; 8″ velvety-red flowers bloom from mid summer to fall overtop dark green leaves; full to part sun; deer resistant; 48″-54″; whz 4-9; plug, will not ship until June.

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Cultivar: Blackberry Merlot
Family: Malvaceae
Nickname: Giant Mallow
Special Features: Large Flowers
Companions: Dahlia, Gladiolus, Lilium, Oxalis, Agastache, Lavandula, Liatris, Echinacea
Per sq. ft.: 1
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloomtime: Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Color: Red
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Height: 48″-54″
Pests: Pest Resistant
Moisture: Average, Wet
Pollinator: 1

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Easily grown in all types of soils, as long as the soil does not dry out. Individual flowers only last a day, but a succession of blooms keeps the plant looking beautiful from mid summer to early fall. Each plant can produce an average of 250 flowers each season!

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Celebrating 125 Years Together

Thank you for being part of our journey.

For 125 years, we’ve had the privilege of serving you—our valued customers. What began as a simple catalog has grown into a cherished tradition, connecting generations through quality, service, and trust.

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without your loyalty and support. As we celebrate this remarkable anniversary, we’re reminded that you are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s to the past, the present, and a future filled with possibilities—together.

With gratitude,
Brent and Becky, Jay and Denise and the entire staff

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Long bloom time
Resistant to critters, may include deer, rabbits, voles, etc.
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Drought tolerant once established
Full sun
Part sun
Shade
Fragrant flowers and/or foliage
New item for this season
A favorite of Brent and Becky’s as it has consistently performed well in the gardens year after year
Available again this season after being gone for a while
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Additional Shipping

Additional shipping charges for orders sent to locations West of the Rocky Mountains after Oct. 25th.  Orders shipped West of the Rocky Mountains after Oct. 25th have a possibility of freezing in transit.  In order to eliminate that possibility, 3rd Day Shipping is required.  This chart shows how much extra shipping will be added to your if the order is being sent after Oct. 25th.  Please note that the charges are determined first by the state and then by the number of bulbs being ordered.  Please check the chart to determine if you will be charged an additional amount.  For example:  Select the state where the bulbs will be shipped (i.e. CA).  Count the number of  bulbs being ordered (100  daffodils, 100 tulips, 100 crocus and 10 hippeastrum would equal 310 bulbs).  The additional shipping charge for 310  bulbs to CA after Oct. 25th would equal $49.00. 

Any shipments being sent to AK or HI are charged actual cost of UPS or FDX 2nd Day Air; $15 minimum.  This cost is unknown until after the order has shipped.

State300 TO 499 Bulbs500+Bulbs
AKcost after shipmentcost after shipment
AZ$49.00cost after shipment
CA$50.00cost after shipment
HIcost after shipmentcost after shipment
ID$49.00cost after shipment
MT$49.00cost after shipment
NV$49.00cost after shipment
NM$45.00cost after shipment
ND$45.00cost after shipment
OR$50.00cost after shipment
SD$45.00cost after shipment
UT$49.00cost after shipment
WA$50.00cost after shipment

Live plant shipping cost

Live Plant Shipping Information:  Live plants require special shipping status to make it from us to you in good condition.  All plants must be shipped 3rd Day Select by UPS or FedEx to ensure that they are ready to go into your garden when you receive them.  This chart shows how much extra shipping will be added to your order when ordering live plants.  Any shipments being sent to AK or HI are charged actual cost of UPS/FedEX 2nd Day Air: $15 minimum.  This cost is unknown until after the order has shipped.

Example for calculating shipping:  Select the state we will be shipping to, ie. CA;  count the quantity of plants you are ordering, ie, 4; the additional shipping charge for 4 plants being shipped to CA would equal $15.00.

State with extra charge1 or 2 plants3 to 5 plants6+ plants
AKcost after shipmentcost after shipmentcost after shipment
AZ$6.50$14.00$24.00
CA$7.00$15.00$25.00
CO$6.50$14.00$24.00
HIcost after shipmentcost after shipmentcost after shipment
ID$6.50$14.00$24.00
MT$6.00$12.50$22.00
NE$7.00$15.00$25.00
NV$6.50$14.00$24.00
NM$6.50$14.00$24.00
ND$5.50$12.00$21.00
OR$6.50$14.00$24.00
SD$7.00$15.00$25.00
UT$6.50$14.00$24.00
WA$7.00$15.00$25.00
WY$6.50$14.00$24.00
PUERTO RICO$7.00$15.00$25.00

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