Red Swamp Rose Mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos

Red Swamp Rose Mallow has deep scarlet flowers that serve as eye-catching focal points, adding a splash of vibrant color that instantly draws attention and adds vibrancy to any garden or landscape design. The lush, evergreen foliage provides a lush backdrop that enhances the contrast and highlights the beauty of the flowers.

Their beauty can be enjoyed throughout much of the year, making them a lovely option to incorporate into your landscape design. This plant, which is also known as the rose of Sharon, is native to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates. Because of this, it is well-suited for your yard's warmer and moister areas. What are some top reasons to update your landscaping with this flowering plant?

It blooms in the latter half of the summer, while many other flowering plants bloom in the spring and early summer. Because of its late blooming period, the plant is the perfect way to enjoy color in your yard for a more extended period each year. The rose petals are dainty and well-defined, with a beautiful yellow stamen. The distinctive look makes them a gorgeous focal point of your space.

Red Swamp Rose Mallow Has Stunning Fall Foliage

After the crimson blooms fade at the end of the summer season, the green leaves turn stunning shades of yellow and orange. While many flowering plants turn brown when cold weather arrives, this plant continues to dress up your space through autumn. The foliage will fall to the ground and return in early spring to provide your landscape a fresh, green color.

Red Swamp Rose Mallow Will Help You Attract Pollinators 

The flowers draw hummingbirds and pollinating insects to your yard, benefiting other plants. In addition, these insects are natural predators of some damaging and unwanted pests that otherwise would thrive in the yard, providing you with natural insect control.

They Get Fairly Large

Red Swamp Rose Mallow is a large plant that can grow seven feet or more in height and four feet wide. From a small plant, the rose of Sharon can reach full maturity in only two to three years with minimal care. It does best in damp soil and direct sunlight.

The distinctive look of them makes them a gorgeous focal point of your space.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

Care

Red Swamp Rose Mallow thrives in damp, well-drained soil and benefits from frequent watering, especially during dry periods. Mulch helps keep soil moisture and keep weeds at bay. Prune finished blooms to promote new growth and maintain shape.

Plant Reproduction

Red Hibiscus spreads via seeds, cuttings, and root division

Plant bare-root shrubs during the more excellent spring or fall months, from November through April. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system and slightly more profound than its height. Position the shrub so that the top of the roots is level with the ground, and put back the soil dug over the roots. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch does not touch the shrub's stem. Water regularly, especially during the first year, to establish strong roots. Prune shrubs as needed to promote healthy growth. In the spring, fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer suited to the specific needs of the shrub.

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