Harvesting of Hibiscus moscheutos typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
swamp mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
Swamp mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a bright and cheerful addition to any garden. Its large, pink flowers appear in midsummer and can be seen all the way into autumn. It prefers wet soils, and while it can tolerate a light drought, it prefers moist conditions. It can reach up to 6 feet in height and has attractive gray-green foliage. The flowers are usually a shade of pink but can also be white, red, or lavender. It's a great choice for wetland gardens, as it can tolerate (and even thrive in) flooding conditions.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White to pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
red,purple,pink,white Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Swamp mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) should be watered deeply once a week. Water until the top few inches of soil feel moist and then allow the top layer of soil to dry before watering again. During the summer months, soil should be kept slightly damp. During the winter months, water should be reduced slightly as this plant is semi-dormant. Swamp mallow should never be left to dry out completely.
sunlight
pruning
Pruning swamp mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) to maintain a vigorous, healthy habit should take place in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. The most successful pruning method includes cutting back just the dead stems, flowers and any damaged wood. This should be done to a height of 8-12 inches. Avoid pruning any stems which are green, since this could hurt the overall health of the plant. Additionally, take care not to cut any stems that are less than 1 year old. Leaving these stems intact will encourage healthy foliage and multiple blooms throughout the growing season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Hibiscus moscheutos typically start flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Starts Flowering
Hibiscus moscheutos typically start flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Hibiscus moscheutos typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
