Confederate Rose
Its remarkable flowers single or double are 4 6 in.
Confederate rose. Hibiscus mutabilis also known as the confederate rose dixie rosemallow cotton rose or cotton rosemallow is a plant long cultivated for its showy flowersoriginally native to se china and adjoining countries it is now found on all continents except antarctica. Plant pencil sized cuttings in a mixture of 1 part peat moss and 3 parts sand. Blooming profusely from late summer through fall confederate rose becomes the glory of the garden. Brought into english gardens in the 1600s it is said to have gained favor in the south due to its ease of cultivation during the hard financial times after the civil war.
The hibiscus mutablis is a member of the hibiscus family which includes both the tropical hibiscus. Prune the confederate rose if size is a concern. In diameter 10 15 cm. The confederate rose or hibiscus mutablis is actually a chinese import.
Its a favorite southern passalong plant since its so easy to pass along. Since the confederate rose blooms in late summer to early fall spring is the time to plant or transplant. Many gardeners only lightly shear the shrubs for a more even silhouette. However since we experience freezing temperatures in.
The confederate rose properly identified as hibiscus mutabilis is different in appearance from more conventional types of roses. It is possible however to cut a to a confederate rose to a height of 12 inches during dormancy which will allow it to grow to a moderate and bushier height the following season. Grown on plants that are shrublike and can grow to a height of twelve to fifteen feet the confederate rose has the unique property of changing color during the course of the day. Fast growing award winning hibiscus mutabilis confederate rose is a large spreading shrub or small multi stemmed tree with huge flowers that make a big impact in the landscape.
You can sow seeds in spring but the easiest way to propagate it is to simply root cuttings in water. Itll tolerate poor drainage because the one above is growing in a wet spot. Confederate roses tend to be shrubby or treelike in zones 9 and 10 though it behaves more like a perennial further north. Confederate rose likes full to part sun and moist fertile soil.