Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Disco Belle Rosy Red'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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:

Denver, Colorado

Winter Springs, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Davenport, Iowa

Slaughter, Louisiana

Swansea, Massachusetts

Florence, Mississippi

Plainview, New York

Mcalester, Oklahoma

Katy, Texas

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Mississauga, ON (Zone 6a) | May 2003 | positive

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