Hibiscus moscheutos and cvs. (Common rose mallow, Swamp rose mallow)

Hibiscus moscheutos and cvs. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Red' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hibiscus moscheutos and cvs. hy-BIS-kus mos-KEW-tos Common Name: Common rose mallow, Swamp rose mallow Genus: Hibiscus
This bold, strong-growing, woody-based perennial hibiscus has erect stems reaching up to 8 feet tall with 8-inch-wide, funnel-shaped flowers with spreading petals in shades of pink, white, or crimson.
Care: Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil. Needs long, hot summers to flower well.
Propagation: Divide in spring. Root greenwood cuttings of shrubs in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Problems: Rust, fungal leaf spots, bacterial blight, Verticillium wilt, viruses, and stem and root rots. Whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, mites, Japanese beetles, and caterpillars.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Red Flower; White Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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