Hibiscus mutabilis

Confederate Rose

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Deciduous shrub with flowers changing color from white to pink/red during the day. Large showy blooms, fragrant leaves. Ideal for warm, sun-exposed locations.
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Plant Details

Common Name Confederate Rose
Family Malvaceae
Genus Hibiscus
Species Mutabilis
Origin China
Blooming Flowers change color from white to pink/red, late summer to fall
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil mixed with perlite or organic compost

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best blooming and color change, tolerate partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Feed every 2 weeks with balanced fertilizer during spring and summer growth period

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Pruning

Prune back in late winter to maintain shape and encourage new flowering wood

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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