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(Hibiscus mutabilis)
Dixie Rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis)
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Sen Itto
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Hibiscus mutabilis, commonly known as Dixie Rosemallow, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China and Taiwan, where it is found in a variety of habitats including forest margins, open woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11 and can behave as a perennial in the cooler parts of its range. Typically, it reaches heights of 12–15 feet (3.7–4.6 meters) with a woody trunk in warmer climates, but it is often smaller, around 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 meters), in cooler areas. The plant is noted for its large, showy flowers that are 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) in diameter, which open white or pink and transition to deep red by evening, a phenomenon known as "floral color change." The ’Rubra’ cultivar is particularly known for its red blooms. Flowering occurs from summer through fall, and the flowers are especially attractive to pollinators.
Dixie Rosemallow is valued for its rapid growth, large and changing flower colors, and its ability to provide a long season of blooms. It is used in cultivation for ornamental purposes, including as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, and in cottage gardens. It requires full sun to partial shade, rich, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. While it can be propagated by cuttings, which root most easily in early spring, it can also be propagated throughout the growing season.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dixie Rosemallow is valued for its rapid growth, large and changing flower colors, and its ability to provide a long season of blooms. It is used in cultivation for ornamental purposes, including as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, and in cottage gardens. It requires full sun to partial shade, rich, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. While it can be propagated by cuttings, which root most easily in early spring, it can also be propagated throughout the growing season.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 8-12 feet
- Width: 6-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to forest margins, open woodlands, and along riverbanks in China and Taiwan
Other Names
Common Names: Confederate Rose, Cotton-Rose, Cotton Rosemallow, Confederate-Rose, Filziger Roseneibisch, Malva Rosa, Föränderlig Hibiskus, Fuyo, Caractere Des Dames, Caractere Des Femmes
Scientific Names: , Hibiscus mutabilis, Hibiscus sinensis, Hibiscus venustus, Hibiscus mutabilis f. plenus, Abelmoschus mutabilis, Hibiscus aestuans, Hibiscus immutabilis, Hibiscus malvarosa, Hibiscus mutabilis var. flore-pleno
GBIF Accepted Name: Hibiscus mutabilis L.