Deep magenta
Rich colour remains the leading feature, displayed across broad outer petals.
Hibiscus 'Magenta Chiffon'® 19cm
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€24,00
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Hibiscus syriacus ‘Rwoods5’ Magenta Chiffon®
- Deep magenta
- Full flower centres
- Upright deciduous shrub
- Late-summer colour
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Rwoods5’ Magenta Chiffon® gives the second half of summer a colour that feels deep, velvety and almost electric. Broad magenta petals surround a rich centre of petaloid staminodes, like a small rosette folded inside the corolla. Against the upright dark-green crown, every flower gains a clear outline and supplies intensity just as spring-flowering shrubs have quietened.
Deep magenta makes its strongest impression with a few quieter companions. Set it against a pale background or among green shrubs and let the full blooms supply the main colour. Its upright crown provides a clear focal point after many of the garden’s early flowers have finished.
Plantarium Silver Medal 2016.
What makes it distinctive
Deep magenta colour and a full centre give each flower impact on the upright crown.
A full centre
Numerous smaller petaloids add volume to the centre of the corolla and create a double appearance.
Late-summer emphasis
The upright crown fills with flowers after many spring-flowering plants have finished their display.
Why you will love it: Deep magenta and an almost double chiffon centre give late-season flowering unusual saturation and texture.
In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant pairingsPosition, mature scale and companion planting tailored to this cultivar.
Best position
Use at the rear of a sunny border or as a bold late-season note in a flowering hedge, with air around the upright crown and enough width for the deep magenta flowers to remain distinct from neighbouring shrubs.
Compatible planting
Salvia yangii, Pennisetum alopecuroides and Echinacea ‘White Swan’ enjoy sun and drainage; silver haze, moving seedheads and white discs allow the double magenta flowers to dominate.
- Salvia yangii — extends flower interest with a different texture and compatible light, position and soil moisture.
- Pennisetum alopecuroides — adds linear texture and movement without hiding the main plant's natural mature outline.
- 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. In late winter thin weak stems and shorten the framework to improve branching.
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 woody crown rises and branches before filling in late summer with almost double magenta corollas.
Mature expression
At full maturity the crown reaches about 2–2.5 m in height and 1–2 m in spread. Final planting distance must follow that scale rather than the plant’s current young volume.
Mature habit & dimensions
Long-term maturityHeight 2–2.5 mSpread 1–2 mUpright to vase-shaped deciduous shrub
A leafy crown with upright branching and flowers at the tips of new shoots.
Form through time
Seasonal cycleDeciduousUpright woody shrubSummer floweringupright woody branching
Winter framework
After leaf fall, the woody branches and their buds remain visible.
Summer flowering
New leafy shoots carry the characteristic blooms.
The seasonal views show natural changes in growth and flowering.
History & originCultivar originRoderick Ian Woods · crossed in 2006 · final selection in 2011
Roderick Ian Woods raised ‘Rwoods5’ in Norfolk, England, by crossing seed parent 7060 with pollen parent 5954 in 2006. His programme sought vigorous Hibiscus syriacus with double or semi-double flowers. One seedling attracted attention in September 2008 for its intense magenta colour and full flower centre.
Asexual propagation began in January 2009 by grafting soft shoots onto an unnamed Hibiscus syriacus rootstock. Evaluation continued until final selection in 2011; six propagated generations retained its distinctive traits. Recorded in US plant patent PP29683, the cultivar entered the market as Magenta Chiffon®. It received a silver medal at Plantarium in 2016.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forMechanisms, anatomy and chemistry explaining how the plant actually behaves.
Flat base, full centre
The outer petals open almost horizontally while numerous smaller petaloids fill the centre. The contrast between a nearly flat base and inner folds characterises the double flower of ‘Rwoods5’.
Frequently asked questions
Six exact answers about placement, watering, pruning and seasonal behaviour for Magenta Chiffon®.
01How strong is Magenta Chiffon®’s colour?
The blooms are deep magenta, with broad outer petals and a full centre. Their precise intensity varies with light and flower age.
02Can it form an informal hedge?
Yes. Its upright branching suits a flowering hedge without close clipping. Allow for the mature crown so each shrub receives light and air.
03Will it flower in deep shade?
Flowering decreases when sunlight is limited. Choose a bright position with several hours of direct light and soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged.
04Does it need hard pruning every year?
No. Remove damaged or crossing branches in late winter and preserve the natural branching. Severe reduction is not necessary for flowering.
05How should I water during a hot summer?
Water deeply when the soil begins to dry. Organic mulch, kept clear of the trunk, helps limit sharp changes in moisture.
06Is Rwoods5 a different plant?
No. ‘Rwoods5’ is the cultivar denomination of the plant sold as Magenta Chiffon®. Both names refer to the same selection.
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