Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Disco Belle Red' (Hibiscus moscheutos

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 01, 2003

Common name: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Disco Belle Red'
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species moscheutos

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/40900/

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 01, 2003

Wonderful deep red on such a clear photo. Are you growing this? Do you ever try cuttings?

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 02, 2003

Yes, I have had these plants growing here in zone 5/6 for over 10 years. Very hardy plants. I've never needed to try cuttings, but that is a possibility. I will let you know if it works!

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broots Cochrane, ON(Zone 2b) Aug 03, 2003

T, that is a great photo of a beautiful plant. It is such a rich colour. Do you think it would grow & produce lots of blooms as an annual?

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 03, 2003

Boy would I love to try something like this, keep my fingers crossed that some root.

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 13, 2003

Sorry I took so long to reply, been on vacation. Broots, I don't think that this would make a very good annual in your zone because it is a very large plant (30 to 60 inches tall and wide, depending on soil moisture and fertility)and would take a long time to reach that size. Also, it does not bloom all summer long and it needs a lot of hot weather. Sorry! You could grow it in a greenhouse if you gave it a large pot and warm conditions.

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broots Cochrane, ON(Zone 2b) Aug 13, 2003

T thanks for the reply. I was expecting that answer. One of the big downfalls of living in the frozen north.

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