Rose Mallow (Hibiscus mosheutos)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial

Rose Mallow
Hibiscus mosheutos

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Hibiscus 'Fireball'
Hibiscus 'Fireball'
 
Features
Impressive plants with very large blooms. Good as a specimen or planted where soils tend to stay consistently wet. 
 
Culture
Prefer rich moist soils that stay consistently moist and will grow in areas that are wet. Full sun to light shade.  
 
Cultivars

'Luna White' 24 inches tall, large white flowers

'Kopper King' 4 feet tall, light pink flowers, red maple-like foliage.

'Fireball' 3-5 feet tall, red flowers, fine textured foliage

'Anne Arundel' 3-5 feet tall, large nine inch pink flowers

'Crown Jewels' 2-3 feet tall, large white flowers, deep purple foliage

 
 
Mature Height
2-8 Feet
 
Size
Medium
Tall
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Lavender
Peach
Pink
Red
White
 
 
Bloom Season
July - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
Purple
 
 
Pests and Problems

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage

Insect Relative Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Botrytis, xanthomonas, rust, mites, aphids, Japanese beetle
 
Additional Notes
Good plant for wet sites. Heavy feeders so fertilize in spring. Long lived perennial and not needing division for many years. May need winter mulch to overwinter in colder areas. Very late to emerge in the spring.

 

 
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