Hibiscus, Confederate Rose Mallow
Hibiscusmutabilis 'Rubrus'

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Red

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow