Hibiscus moscheutos
Rose Mallow
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Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - Description
Hibiscus moscheutos (rose mallow, swamp rose-mallow, crimsoneyed rosemallow, eastern rosemallow) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a cold-hardy perennial wetland plant that can grow in large colonies. The hirsute leaves are of variable morphology, but are commonly deltoidal in shape with up to three lobes.
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - 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.
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - Growth
They do best in full sun, but react poorly to drought and frost.
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - 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.
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - Pest
Hibiscus plants are susceptible to giant whiteflies and should be controlled by using Neem oil.
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - 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.
Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) - 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.
