Rose Mallow in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Hibiscus

Rose Mallow

A genus of hardy and tender annuals, evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees. The tender, evergreen species such as H. rosa-sinensis, are popular conservatory or house plants in temperate climates. These plants require winter protection in these cooler regions and can be grown as pot plants. The hardy species such as H. syriacus are suitable for annual or mixed borders.

plant Features

Full sun
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Free draining and fertile

plant information

Common name

Rose Mallow

Latin name

Hibiscus

type

Evergreens

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Free draining and fertile
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Rose Mallow is 1.50meters x 2.00meters

1.50 M 2.00 M

Hibiscus

A genus of hardy and tender annuals, evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees. The tender, evergreen species such as H. rosa-sinensis, are popular conservatory or house plants in temperate climates. These plants require winter protection in these cooler regions and can be grown as pot plants. The hardy species such as H. syriacus are suitable for annual or mixed borders.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Look under the individual varieties for planting guidelines

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Autumn

Flowers are generally funnel-shaped and are showy but short lived.

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