Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink' (Disco Series) (Swamp mallow 'Disco Belle Pink')

Botanical name

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink' (Disco Series)

Other names

Swamp mallow 'Disco Belle Pink', Rose mallow 'Disco Belle Pink', Crimson-eyed rose mallow 'Disco Belle Pink', Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Bell Pink'

Genus

Hibiscus Hibiscus

Variety or Cultivar

'Disco Belle Pink' _ 'Disco Belle Pink' is a compact, upright, deciduous, woody-based perennial with ovate, lobed, glossy, dark green leaves and, from mid-summer to early autumn, large, single, pink-flushed, white flowers with red eyes.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

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Colour

Flower

White, Flushed pink in Summer; White, Flushed pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Mealybugs , Thrips

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Pinch out tips of young plants to promote a bushier habit. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Pruning group 1 or treat as a perennial and cut back low in autumn after flowering.

Propagation methods

Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink' (Disco Series) (Swamp mallow 'Disco Belle Pink') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Containers, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in sunny site with shelter from strong winds. Best if fed regularly throughout the growing season. Tolerates head & 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.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink' (Disco Series) (Swamp mallow 'Disco Belle Pink')

Common pest name

Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly

Scientific pest name

Bemisia tabaci non-European populations

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Non-European populations of Bemisia tabaci pose an additional risk to European populations due to the potential for introducing non-European viruses.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink' (Disco Series) (Swamp mallow 'Disco Belle Pink')

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink' (Disco Series) (Swamp mallow 'Disco Belle Pink')

Common pest name

Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly

Scientific pest name

Bemisia tabaci European populations

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

The UK has a protected zone in place for this pest which helps to mitigate the risk of entry and establishment. An EFSA opinion is currently being discussed at the EU Annexes Working Group which recommends further strengthening of the regulation.

About this section

Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/