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Confederate rose | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Confederate rose

Hibiscus mutabilis

Genus: Hibiscus
Family: Malvaceae
Common Names: Confederate rose mallow, cotton rose, Confederate vine [2]

About this plant

H. mutabilis is a large spreading shrub or small tree, with stems covered in soft, star-shaped hairs and rich green toothed foliage. Funnel-shaped white or pink flowers appear from spring to autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) in bright filtered light, providing moderate humidity and good ventilation. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Pruning

Pruning group 9 little or no regular pruning evergreen shrubs

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly may be a problem when grown under glass

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years