Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' (Rose Mallow)

Rose Mallow 'Lady Baltimore', Hardy Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore', Swamp Mallow 'Lady Baltimore'

Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' (Rose Mallow), a compact, well-branched herbaceous perennial with big, satiny pink flowers up to 6 in. across, is a dramatic addition to the summer garden. The flowers are embellished with ruffled, overlapping petals and a beautiful crimson throat. Each flower, which lasts for about a day and blooms continuously from midsummer to fall, shines out against the foliage of bright green leaves. Perfect for a sunny border or as a focal point.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 36"-48" (in)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Wet Soil
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens
Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' (Rose Mallow) | Rose Mallow 'Lady Baltimore', Hardy Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore', Swamp Mallow 'Lady Baltimore' || Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' (Rose Mallow), a compact, well-branched herbaceous perennial with big, satiny pink flowers up to 6 in. across, is a dramatic addition to the summer garden. The flowers are embellished with ruffled, overlapping petals and a beautiful crimson throat. Each flower, which lasts for about a day and blooms continuously from midsummer to fall, shines out against the foliage of bright green leaves. Perfect for a sunny border or as a focal point.
Full Sun, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Semi-Evergreen, Deer Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens
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