Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Sweet Caroline'

Hibiscusmoscheutos

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Herbaceous
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:

Cordele, Georgia

Albion, Indiana

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Billings, Montana

Temple, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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| July 2012 | positive

I take care of this plant with success in Roussillon, the south-east of France, near Thuir, 9A. This hardy hibiscus needs water, sunny pl...Read More

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