Hibiscus, Althea, Chinese Rose of Sharon 'Melmauve'

Hibiscussinosyriacus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
sinosyriacus (sy-no-SEER-ee-AY-kus)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Brooksville, Florida

Brookeville, Maryland

Pineville, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Deer Park, Texas

Hillsville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lindsay, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | positive

This plant is so easy to grow from cuttings - we have four and I cut and root 20 or so every year for friends. You have to cut them befor...Read More

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Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

Plant is very easy to care for, very hardy and will provide a wealth of blooms if it's happy in it's location.

Flowers are...Read More

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(Zone 4b) | November 2002 | positive

Very pretty pink-red flowered hardy hibiscus variety. This variety was produced on 1992 in Belgium. It is a crossing between Hibiscus 'Li...Read More

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