Hibiscus Species, Confederate Rose, Cotton Rose
Hibiscusmutabilis

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: mutabilis (mew-TAB-ill-iss)

Synonym:Abelmoschus mutabilis

Synonym:Hibiscus immutabilis

Synonym:Hibiscus immutabilis

Synonym:Hibiscus javanicus

Synonym:Hibiscus sinensis

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time
N/A

Foliage
Pink
Red
White/Near White

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Succulent

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow