Cotton Rose
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Cotton Rose is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 4.6 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 111 years
- First yield
- after 11 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–11
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8
- Synonyms
- Dixie Rosemallow, Cotton rose
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Hibiscus mutabilis prefers full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It grows best in well-drained loamy or sandy loam soils with a pH between 5.5 and 8.0. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during the first growing season. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Prune annually in late winter to encourage vigorous flowering on new wood. Avoid planting in compacted clay soils and do not prune after mid-July to ensure good bloom production.
Frequently asked questions
Cotton Rose: how big does it get?
Cotton Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 4.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3 m. Growth is fast.
Cotton Rose: what site does it need?
Cotton Rose tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.
Cotton Rose: is it hardy?
Cotton Rose is listed as hardy in zone 7–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Cotton Rose: will it grow in Central Europe?
Cotton Rose is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Cotton Rose: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from August to October.
Cotton Rose: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Cotton Rose are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Cotton Rose: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 1/10.
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