Hibiscus coccineus
SCARLET ROSE MALLOW, RED SWAMP MALLOW
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn

Leaves: mid green; red-purple new leaves
 
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Hibiscus coccineus
SCARLET ROSE MALLOW, RED SWAMP MALLOW
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn

Leaves: mid green; red-purple new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird, butterfly attracting






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