Whether you call it rose mallow, hardy hibiscus, dinner-plate hibiscus or swamp mallow, this perennial is an excellent choice to brighten up the summer garden. It can be grown as a focal point in the landscape or as a lush flowering hedge. The options are vast with varieties ranging from 6-7 feet (1.8-2.1 m.) tall to just 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 m.) tall at maturity. The oversized flowers feature ruffled petals in all shades of pink, red, magenta, white, and bicolor, some with dark centers or intense veining atop leaves that are green to dark wine purple. If you’re looking to try your hand at growing one of these spectacular plants, let’s look at the 5 things you need to know about growing rose mallow. 1. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9 Even with its tropical look and feel, this tough perennial is very hardy growing in the North to the Southern […]
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