Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis)
Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis).
This plant has several common names including: Confederate rose, Confederate rose mallow, Confederate vine or cotton rose.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: Confederate rose, Confederate rose mallow, Confederate vine, cotton rose
Scientific name: Hibiscus mutabilis
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) – Prenn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a plant that grows in loam conditions. As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Hibiscus mutabilis likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) – Sphl, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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