Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Fireball'

Hibiscus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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:

Montgomery, Alabama

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Broomfield, Colorado

Wilmington, Delaware

Florahome, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Buford, Georgia

Logansport, Indiana

Waverly, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Burlington, Kentucky

Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sandstone, Minnesota

Billings, Montana

Eagle, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Exeter, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire

Raleigh, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Mandan, North Dakota

Amelia, Ohio

Mentor, Ohio

Norman, Oklahoma

Happy Valley, Oregon

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

College Station, Texas

Fabens, Texas

Overton, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Temple, Texas

Moab, Utah

Fort Valley, Virginia

Woodford, Virginia

Kansasville, Wisconsin

Sauk City, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Burlington, KY | August 2012 | positive

I planted this plant several years ago on the sunny west side of my house at the base of the downspout. It has loved this location and ...Read More

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Raleigh, NC | December 2007 | positive

Tons of dinner-plate sized, dark red flowers! Each flower lasts about 1 day; deadhead for more blooms. Sawfly larvae and Japanese beetles...Read More

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Amelia, OH | May 2007 | positive

I have 2 Fireballs and when I moved, I up-rooted them. Which was not easy and very scary considering I did this in January 2006.
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SC, MT (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

Absolutely beautiful! The dark red is spellbinding.
I forgot how late coming up they are and thought I had lost both my plants....Read More

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Grand Rapids, MI (Zone 5b) | August 2006 | positive

I purchased 3 Hibiscus "Fireball" Rose mallow plants in June and was concerned they would not do well in Michigan. Up until this week I ...Read More

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Orlando, FL | July 2006 | positive

We used this plant a lot recently in landscapes and I just think it's beautiful. Even the couple we have left over are thriving while st...Read More

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Norman, OK | July 2004 | positive

I grow this plant in Norman Oklahoma and it is the envy of the neighborhood.

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Lincoln, NE | May 2004 | positive

The most floriferous, cold-hardy, and drought tolerant of the hardy-hibiscus introduced by the Fleming Brothers of Lincoln Nebraska. One...Read More

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