Hibiscus mutabilis
Confederate Rose
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Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Description
Hibiscus mutabilis, also known as the Confederate rose or the cotton rosemallow, is a plant noted for its flowers. Confederate roses tend to be shrubby or treelike in Zones 9 and 10, though it behaves more like a perennial further north. Flowers can be double or single and are 4 to 6 inches in diameter; they open white or pink, and change to deep red by evening.
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Blooming
The large, well-known flowers bloom in late spring to fall in colors such as, red, white, pink, yellow, and orange. Each bloom will last only a day or so. To promote continued blooming, remove faded flowers before they form seeds.
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Growth
They do best in full sun, but react poorly to drought and frost.
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Planting
If dividing a perennial Hibiscus, do so in the spring. If you are growing from cuttings, take 5-6" of new growth and remove the lower leaves. Stick into a mixture of sand and peat at a 3 to 1 ratio. Once cuttings have formed roots, you can transplant.If planting seeds, soak them in warm water for an hour before planting. Either start indoors 12 weeks before the last frost, or outdoors after the frost has past. You can also sow seeds directly in the fall, as soon as the seed casing has begun to split.
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Pest
Hibiscus plants are susceptible to giant whiteflies and should be controlled by using Neem oil.
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Interesting facts
Agua de Jaimaca, a drink made from the flowers of the Hibiscus sabdariffa, sugar, and water, is popular in Mexico, and tastes similar to cranberry juice. A Hibiscus flower worn behind one ear or the other traditionally shows the marital status of Hawaiian women. Over the left ear, and thus over the heart, means your heart is taken. Over the right ear means that you are available.
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) - Soil and irrigation
Hibiscus plants require a rich, organic loam soil that is acidic and needs to be kept moist. These plants also require regular irrigation.
