Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Fantasia'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Red
Lavender
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
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:

Milo, Iowa

Hudson, New Hampshire

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Summerville, South Carolina

Cookeville, Tennessee

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | March 2015 | positive

Mine is very hardy, it blooms for long time until freezing point! Produce huge flowers (14" or 35cm in diameter!)
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M
Southeastern, NH (Zone 5b) | October 2006 | positive

Beautiful blooms, I had mine planted in a location that received sun from about 8 am until about 2 pm. It did good, but seemed to bloom a...Read More

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Milo, IA (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

Fantasia is an excellent grower for me. She is a very sturdy well bred hibiscus and has the gorgeous large Pink flowers, which some call Lavender.

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