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Hibiscus Mutabilis
are one of the most rewarding, easy to grow, home and patio plants available.
They add a wonderful accent to any
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You won't receive
field dug
or bare root plants.
All our live Hibiscus Mutabilis plants are 3 - 4 feet tall
overall, and are very well
established. Hibiscus Mutabilis come in the growers pot with the growers soil
mix (NOT
BARE ROOT),
are very well packed and leaves are
trimmed before shipping.
There is
NO waiting years for your new Hibiscus Mutabilis to establish itself,
NO
guessing if a bare root plant will survive the shock of division
and transportation,
NO
having to plant immediately.
Our
growers always
select the healthiest plants for your
shipment. Your new Hibiscus Mutabilis
is securely bagged to keep the soil moist and to ensure that the soil stays in the
pot, during transport, not loose in the box. |
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Hibiscus Mutabilis Confederate
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Single Confederate Rose |
Double Confederate Rose |
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Outdoor Zone 8 - 11
COLD HARDY! EASY TO SHARE! Large green leaves create a tropical appeal that is only enhanced when it flowers. Small round green globes give way to multi-petaled carnation-like fluffy flowers of white that slowly transform throughout the day to hot pink. This large spreading shrub or tree looks amazing as the focal point of any garden. A
great addition to any plant collection. |
Triple Confederate Rose |
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Hibiscus Mutabilis True
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Hibiscus
M. Rubrum Neon Rose
Beautiful blooms, bright red with deep veining. This hibiscus is very cold hardy and a prolific bloomer from spring to late fall.
Hibiscus M. Misty Pink
Very RARE. The extra large red eyed pink blooms have
persistent color through their cycle. Misty Pink Grows very easily from cutting and is a large 15 foot spreading shrub that looks amazing as the focal point. |
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Below is a general guideline and may or may not work in your
environment. |
Ideal
use: Borders, Hedges and Focal Point. |
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Zone
7b - 11
In the cooler end of the zones Mutabilis will burn back
and quickly return to normal in spring. |
When you receive your new
Hibiscus
- Open your box carefully and water if dry. Please take your time when opening. Most foliage damage occurs when the box is ripped open in the excitement of receiving new plants. Many plants, especially succulents, are very fragile and leaves will snap off easily if not handled cautiously. Our growers are shipping live plants intended for generations of enjoyment. If your plant become damaged, with broken or yellow leaves, do not worry this situation is only temporary, with proper care your new plant will bounce right back in a week or two. |
Planting Information -
Remove the plant carefully from its pot by laying it on its side and lightly tapping the sides of the container. Gently slide the plant out of the pot.
In some cases where the roots have grown through the holes of the container you may need to cut the container off of the plant.
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Use
a sharp knife
or garden shears to make slits down the sides of the
root ball. This will encourage accelerated root growth
into the new soil.
Be sure not to cut too deeply into
the main root system. The object is to only lightly score or cut
through the secondary or feeder roots on the outside of
the root ball. |
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All
plants
in deep tree cones can very quickly and painlessly
be planted by using an electric drill with a bulb planting
auger. You can find this time saving attachment online
at HomeDepot, Lowes or Amazon.com.
They generally sell for around $20.
Your Hibiscus Mutabilis should be planted a little below the soil line. Often we have found mixing a small amount of
slow time release fertilizer into the lower level of the
soil before planting speeds up the rate of growth.
When
planting in ground allow enough space for growth and for plants to develop properly
usually on 5-8 foot centers. If planted too tightly there will not be
enough room for root expansion and plants will not reach
their full height and bloom potential. |
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Height
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Hibiscus Mutabilis Confederate Roses +- 8 feet,
Hibiscus Mutabilis Rubrum +- 6 feet,
Hibiscus Mutabilis Misty Pink +- 13 feet, However your new Hibiscus may over or under perform, depending on the light, soil and humidity it is exposed to. |
Recommended Container Size - Most gardeners don't
realize that Hibiscus Mutabilis do very well in containers. Container
size may vary depending on the growth rate of the plant.
Allow enough room for growth generally a 12" to a 42"
diameter, 18" deep container will
do well. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your plant will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow. At that point it is time for a larger pot. |
Water
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Hibiscus Mutabilis prefer rich slightly moist
soil.
Remember the #1 cause of death to plants is over watering.
Many decorative containers do not have drain holes at the bottom, so when a plant is regularly watered the roots in the bottom of the pot are subjected to an aquatic environment, with no hope for oxygen and the decay begins.
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Plants are usually 3-4 feet tall when shipped. |
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Light
75-100% Sun - Full sun is best. Try not to plant your
Hibiscus Mutabilis in a full shade area. |
Fertilize
- Fertilizer can be detrimental to
Hibiscus Mutabilis and too much can kill the plant so
fertilize sparingly with a slow time release10-10-10 or 12-12-12. Hibiscus Mutabilis are light feeders, however unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly. For a rich, full look, feed them
bimonthly but
don't over fertilize. If a little is good, a lot is NOT always better. |
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Plants
that compliment Hibiscus Mutabilis. |
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Angel Trumpet |
Buddleia |
Hosta |
Ruellia |
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Hibiscus Acetosella African Rose,
Are the ideal accent plants to plant along side your
Mutabilis. Amazing deep purple red maple shaped leaves form colorful bold borders or
3' hedges when planted in multiples. Pleasing flowers bloom with light pink petals veined in deep pink with a dark red center
that open mid day for a few hours before closing. Flowers and calyx are used for brewing herbal tea and the leaves can be used in salads. They are
shipped UPS Ground Grower Direct and include the growers pot.
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