Historic double flower
The deep fuchsia-red corolla fills with folded petaloid organs and retains an old garden character.
Hibiscus 'Duc de Brabant'® 13cm
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€11,00
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Hibiscus syriacus ‘Duc de Brabant’
- Historic double flower
- Flowers when the garden needs them
- Hardy vertical structure
- Late-summer bloom
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Duc de Brabant’ brings the theatre of a historic double cultivar into a contemporary garden. Deep fuchsia-red corollas fill with folded petaloid organs, resembling small old-fashioned rosettes across the upright green crown. The colour is rich, the flower almost sculptural and the long-flowering overall effect carries authentic European character without ever feeling museum-like.
Give it a sunny background, warm wall or place at the back of a border, where height adds rhythm without smothering lower plants. Individual flowers are brief, but new growth opens successive buds for many weeks.
What makes it distinctive
Three distinct details explain the horticultural value of ‘Duc de Brabant’.
Flowers when the garden needs them
Peak bloom arrives from midsummer into autumn after many spring shrubs have finished.
Hardy vertical structure
The deciduous framework survives winter and returns with new flower-bearing growth each spring.
Why you will love it: Deep fuchsia double rosettes bring authentic historic character just as the summer garden needs fresh intensity.
In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant pairingsPosition, mature scale and companion planting tailored to this cultivar.
Best position
Use as a historic focal point in a sunny border or informal flowering hedge, against a neutral background and with open space around the upright crown so its deep double rosettes remain visually clear.
Compatible planting
Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ and Echinacea ‘White Swan’ share the sunny site; a golden vertical line, blue base and white rhythm balance the deep fuchsia.
- Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ — complements the composition with a different texture and compatible site and soil-moisture needs.
- Nepeta ‘Walker’ — extends flower interest with a different texture and compatible light, position and soil moisture.
- Echinacea ‘White Swan’ — extends flower interest with a different texture and compatible light, position and soil moisture.
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun for dense growth and plentiful buds; morning sun is useful in extreme heat.
Water
Provide moderate but deep water once established. Avoid both chronic drought and heavy saturated soil.
Climate & hardiness
Hardy to roughly −20 °C or below depending on site and clone; late spring emergence is entirely normal.
Safety
An ornamental cultivar, not intended for consumption.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and winter management.
Light
Full sun for dense growth and plentiful buds; morning sun is useful in extreme heat.
Water
Provide moderate but deep water once established. Avoid both chronic drought and heavy saturated soil.
Soil & drainage
Fertile, well-drained soil from slightly acid to alkaline. A warm sheltered site ripens the wood more effectively.
Feeding
Apply compost and a balanced feed as new growth starts; avoid excess nitrogen that produces length rather than flowers.
Pruning
It flowers on new growth and usually needs little pruning. In late winter or early spring, remove only dead, damaged or crossing branches, retaining the natural framework.
Winter
It loses its leaves and remains woody. Do not assume the bare plant is dead before its characteristically late spring growth.
Development over timeFrom young plant to mature presenceEstablishment, branching, flowering and the real volume this plant will occupy in a garden.
Initial establishment
The first season builds roots and a woody base even when spring emergence appears slow. Current-season shoots will carry the late flowers, so there is no reason to remove them prematurely.
Building the crown
The upright crown becomes woody and each new summer shoot finishes with a sequence of deep fuchsia double rosettes.
Mature expression
At full maturity the crown reaches about 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1–1.5 m in spread. Final planting distance must follow that scale rather than the plant’s current young volume.
Mature habit & dimensions
Long-term maturityHeight 1.5–2.5 mSpread 1–1.5 mUpright well-branched deciduous shrub
The main stems rise upright and open out higher up, keeping the base narrower. Lobed leaves frame the full purplish-red rosettes, so the crown is best appreciated with clear space around it.
Form through time
Seasonal cycleDeciduousUpright woody shrubSummer floweringupright woody branching
Summer–autumnDouble purplish-red flowers open among the lobed leaves on new growth.
Winter dormancyLeaf fall reveals the upright woody stems and their lateral branches.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Duc de Brabant’ naturally loses its leaves in winter. The woody framework remains to support the next season’s leafy growth.
History & originCultivar originA name from the older horticultural literature, distinguished by full crimson-pink rosettes.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Duc de Brabant’ already appears in George Nicholson’s The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, among the established cultivars of the species. Its name therefore belongs to the older horticultural literature, well before modern catalogues.
Bean’s later account describes its very double, deep crimson-pink flowers and dark buds. Those full flowers connect the shrub seen in gardens today with its historical description.
The original breeder’s name, the parents and the exact selection year have not been preserved with certainty. Yet ‘Duc de Brabant’ remains recognisable: an old name continuing its journey through gardens in the form of its distinctive double rosettes.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forMechanisms, anatomy and chemistry explaining how the plant actually behaves.
Stamens that resemble petals
In ‘Duc de Brabant’, numerous stamens have a petal-like form, filling the flower’s centre. The European cultivar-testing protocol uses it as an example with many of these organs.
The short link between flower and shoot
The pedicel is the slender stalk connecting each flower to its shoot. ‘Duc de Brabant’ is an official example of a short pedicel, so its full rosettes sit close to the leafy branching.
Frequently asked questions
Six exact answers about placement, watering, pruning and seasonal behaviour for ‘Duc de Brabant’.
01Can ‘Duc de Brabant’ remain in a pot long term?
It can grow in a very large pot, but a mature scale of 1.5–2.5 m × 1–1.5 m makes open ground the better long-term choice. In a pot, monitor moisture and root space more frequently.
02Which position shows ‘Duc de Brabant’ at its best?
Full sun for dense growth and plentiful buds; morning sun is useful in extreme heat. Keep an open visual field around its mature 1–1.5 m spread so the cultivar’s particular crown remains clearly legible.
03When should ‘Duc de Brabant’ be watered again?
Provide moderate but deep water once established. Avoid both chronic drought and heavy saturated soil.
04How should ‘Duc de Brabant’ be pruned?
‘Duc de Brabant’ flowers on current-season shoots. Wait for buds to swell in late winter or early spring, then remove dead, weak or crossing wood.
05Do the very double flowers produce pollen?
Some stamens have become petaloid organs, so functional pollen is usually reduced compared with a single flower. That is the developmental cost of doubleness.
06What will ‘Duc de Brabant’ look like in winter?
‘Duc de Brabant’ is deciduous and remains outdoors. A bare crown is normal and spring emergence is late; assess stem life when buds begin to swell.
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