Hibiscus laevis
Halberd-leaved rose mallow, Smooth rose mallow, Hibiscus militaris
Hibiscus Hibiscus
H. laevis - H. laevis is an upright, deciduous perennial with spear-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves divided into three lobes and, from midsummer into autumn, large, white to pink flowers with maroon eyes.
Hibiscus laevis is: Deciduous
Upright
White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Aphids , Mealybugs , Thrips Aphids , Mealybugs , Thrips
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
Pinch out tips of young plants to promote a bushier habit. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back low in autumn after flowering. May need staking.
Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Hibiscus laevis (Halberd-leaved rose mallow) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in a sunny site with shelter from strong winds. Best if fed regularly throughout the growing season. Tolerates heat & humidity. Tolerates light shade but flowering will be reduced. Do not allow soil to dry out. Apply a thick, dry winter mulch in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Hibiscus laevis
Halberd-leaved rose mallow, Smooth rose mallow, Hibiscus militaris
Hibiscus Hibiscus
H. laevis - H. laevis is an upright, deciduous perennial with spear-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves divided into three lobes and, from midsummer into autumn, large, white to pink flowers with maroon eyes.
Central United States, Eastern United States
Deciduous
Upright
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White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Pinch out tips of young plants to promote a bushier habit. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back low in autumn after flowering. May need staking.
Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Hibiscus laevis (Halberd-leaved rose mallow) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in a sunny site with shelter from strong winds. Best if fed regularly throughout the growing season. Tolerates heat & humidity. Tolerates light shade but flowering will be reduced. Do not allow soil to dry out. Apply a thick, dry winter mulch in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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