Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Carolina Mix'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mountain View Acres, California

Panama City, Florida

Chillicothe, Illinois

Romulus, Michigan

Wyandotte, Michigan

Norfolk, Nebraska

Stayton, Oregon

Bedford, Texas

Gainesville, Texas

Joshua, Texas

Pearisburg, Virginia

Suffolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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K
Bel Air, MD | March 2011 | neutral

I am new to th perennial hibicus and planted one in both my garden in Maryland and at our beach house in Delaware. I am so glad I read th...Read More

C
Panama City, FL (Zone 8b) | June 2009 | positive

I have 4 of these plants. The first year I had red, white with red and pink with red. For some reason now they are all the color of the...Read More

S
Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a) | September 2008 | positive

Stunning large flowers. It's like looking out the window and seeing the moon in your garden. I love this plant.

L
| March 2008 | positive

Just started stocking this plant in our nursery here in Christchurch,New Zealand.The colours and size of the flowers are spectacular.Repo...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

Large, beautiful flowers. Soaking seeds aids germination. Slow to break dormancy in spring.

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