Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' (Rose mallow 'Purpureus Variegatus')

Botanical name

Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus'

Other names

Rose mallow 'Purpureus Variegatus', Rose of Sharon 'Purpureus Variegatus'

Genus

Hibiscus Hibiscus

Variety or Cultivar

'Purpureus Variegatus' _ 'Purpureus Variegatus' is a deciduous shrub with pale-yellow and green variegated foliage. In summer and early autumn, it bears large, single maroon flowers.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Erect, Spreading

Colour

Flower

Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn

Foliage

Pale-yellow, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green, Pale-yellow in Summer; Pale-yellow, Dark-green in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Mealybugs , Thrips

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods

Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' (Rose mallow 'Purpureus Variegatus') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

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

Cultivation

Plant in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Needs long, hot summers to flower well.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

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 syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' (Rose mallow 'Purpureus Variegatus')

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 syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' (Rose mallow 'Purpureus Variegatus')

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.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' (Rose mallow 'Purpureus Variegatus')

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.

About this section

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