Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Mighty Big Pink'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
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
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Blissfield, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Branchville, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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K
West Chester, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2009 | positive

I received this Hibiscus 3 years ago as a division from a friend. When I planted it I added in some good bag soil and mixed it with my cl...Read More

J
Apple Valley, MN (Zone 4a) | August 2006 | positive

The flower is over 11 inches across and lasts more than 1 day, depending on weather. Flower color is bright true pink. My Apple Valley MN...Read More

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