What is Hibiscus mutabilis?

Hibiscus mutabilis is an ornamental shrub that comes from China and East Asia. In the climate that have hot years and warm winter, the plant can grow to a height of 12-15 feet (3.7-4.6 m) with a ligneous suitcase. More slight climates usually produce the height of the shrub with more trunks of 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 m). Hibiscus mutabilis is known for the size of its flowers, some are approaching an average of 6 inches (15.2 cm). Other names for the plant are confederating roses, cotton rosemallow and variable roses. Hibiscus mutabilis flowers may occur individually or in doubles and are generally in the shape of a cup. Blossoms open white and change color into dark pink and finally purple for one to three days. This process allows one shrub to display flowers of three different colors at the same time.12.7-17.8 cm) in length with distinctive veins. Its deep lobed leaves have a course texture and is unclear on the underside. The leaves are displayed on long, slender stems arranged alternately along the branches. Outside the tropics, plant leaves RyBread at the beginning until mid -summer and in winter drops leaves.

is required small or no pruning and the plant naturally grows into a typical oval shape of about 10 feet (3.1 m) at its widest spread. Hibiscus mutabilis prefers full sun, but well tolerates a partial shadow. The plant is very soil resistant if there is good drainage. In a rich, well -drained ground, the shrub can be remarkably resistant to drought. This hibiscus is particularly susceptible to damage from proteins, aphids and other garden pests.

Promotion is usually cuts rooted in soil or water. This can be done at any time, but the best results were recorded from cuttings taken early in the spring. The cultivation of the plant from seeds is generally successful, although it is necessary to take care of the beginning of cultivation at the beginning of the season. A reasonable time must be allowed before setting winter weather. This would not be in tropical climate where the plant is in belowStart -up evergreen.

In landscaping, Hibiscus mutabilis is often used as a separate sample due to its size and impressive flowers. The shrub would create an attractive display and give the shadow a selected ground cover. Another very viable option is to group other plants to create a living wall or privacy screen.