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Hibiscus, Hardy Super Rose 
Super Rose has exotic beauty year after year. Large, shrub like plants make excellent accents for mixed borders or as potted specimens. Eye-catching 6-12" blooms in rose-pink dazzle from midsummer to frost. 3-5' tall with a similar spread. Hardy despite their tropical flair. #1 field grown plant. Deer tend to avoid. |  
Hibiscus, Hardy Crimson Wonder 
Exotic beauty year after year. Large, shrub like plants make excellent accents for mixed borders or as potted specimens. Eye-catching, 6-12" blooms in crimson red dazzle from mid-summer to frost. 3-5' tall with a similar spread. Crimson Wonder are hardy despite their tropical flair. #1 field grown plant. Deer tend to avoid. |
Hibiscus - Confederate Rose
Many species are grown in the South. Most are cultivated for their big showy flowers, though one is raised for colorful foliage and another is grown for food. - The confederate rose is a deciduous shrub.
- Grown mainly in the Southern region.
- It behaves more like a perennial in the Lower South, growing flowering branches from woody base or short trunk.
- Leaves are broad, oval, with three to five lobes.
- Summer flowers are 4-6 inches wide, opening white or pink and changing to deep red by evening.
- "Rubrus" has red flowers. Double-flowered forms also exist.
- Whiteflies are a common pest.
- I find the beauty of the Confederate Rose in the changing of the colors.
The Confederate Rose can grow to be quite tall, however, every winter I cut mine back to about 2 feet. In the spring, new growth begins and the shrub will continue it's growth.
CARE TIPS - Your hibiscus should be placed in a warm room 68 – 80°F. receiving direct or filtered sunlight for 4 or more hours a day.
- Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy never allowing it to dry out completely. Water 1-2 times a week until the water runs out the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Water overhead at least 2 times a month to wash dust off the leaves.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer for flowering plants twice a month.
- Hibiscus are particularly susceptible on their tender new growth to aphids and spider mites when the humidity is low. If they become a problem, spray with an insecticidal soap, and follow the manufacturers instructions.
- Prune back any long branches in February or before new growth starts. Two or 3 times during the growing season, pinch out the new growth tips to promote better and more flower production. Blooms last 1-3 days.
- Repot in early spring in a humus rich potting soil.
Hibiscus palustris
ROSE MALLOW
Hardy through zones 5 - 9 A colorful relative of the Hollyhock, sometimes known as Swamp Mallow or Sea Hollyhock. Most effective when grown in groups. Prefers full sun but will grow in partial shade. Takes one year or season to mature. Blooms August through September. Plants are erect and bushy, because of their height 3-6 feet, and because they can be as broad as high, they should be planted towards the back of the garden. A moderately easy perennial to grow. In the North, all growth dies back each winter, starts all new growth in the Spring. FLOWERS
Huge, broad, bell-shaped flowers 6 - 10" across. Colors of pink, rose, crimson, purple red and pure white. Some have a deep red eye.FOLIAGE
Green oval leaves, some lobed or parted. Hairy underneath.
SOIL
Likes a heavy, rich, moist but well-drained soil pH 6.0 - 8.0, quite a wide range considering the fact that most perennials prefer a neutral 7.0 pH. Since these plants should be left undisturbed once established, it's necessary to carefully prepare the soil a week or more prior to planting, to assure years of beauty and good growth. The soil structure can't be successfully corrected once these perennials have been planted.
PLANTING
In the spring set the crown even with or just below the soil level. Dig a hole large enough to spread out roots. Firm soil in around the roots, watering the plants as the soil is filled back in. This will eliminate any air pockets that might normally form around the roots.
PLANT SPACING 2-4ft.
ROWS APART 4ft.
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Needs ample moisture during dry seasons. Moisture is also very important if tall plants are desired. A light mulch would probably be helpful in conserving moisture, especially during periods of prolonged drought.
PRUNING REQUIREMENTS
previous years shoots may be cut back close to their bases in the spring and anyexcess weak shoots thinned out.
WHEN TO DIVIDE
Plants are left undisturbed once established.
WINTER CARE
In cold areas, it would be wise to apply a winter mulch to prevent root injurycaused by the heaving and thawing motion of the soil. Apply a light straw mulch.
PESTS
Aphids and whiteflies can be controlled with Bioneem.
Japanese Beetle: Control with Beetle Traps
DISEASES
No really serious problems.
Leaf Spot - Pick and destroy infected leaves as soon as noticed |
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