Confederate rose

How to Grow and Care for Confederate rose

Confederate rose · Hibiscus mutabilis
Also known as: Confederate rose mallow; cotton rose; Confederate vine

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) in bright filtered light, providing moderate humidity and good ventilation. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce water in winter.Sunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Confederate rose

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce water in winter.
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) in bright filtered light, providing moderate humidity and good ventilation. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

How to Water Confederate rose?

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce water in winter.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Confederate rose?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Confederate rose?

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What Soil Is Best for Confederate rose?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Confederate rose?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Confederate rose?

Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

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How to Prune Confederate rose?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate Confederate rose?

Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Confederate rose?

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How to Care for Confederate rose in Winter?

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How to Plant Confederate rose?

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) in bright filtered light, providing moderate humidity and good ventilation. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

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How to Repot Confederate rose?

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How to Harvest Confederate rose?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass

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The Toxicity of Confederate rose

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Attributes of Confederate rose

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hibiscus mutabilis
Genus
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
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