Scarlet Rose Mallow
Hibiscus coccineus
Scarlet Rose Mallow is a perennial for focal point, suited to full sun and loam or moist ground, flowering Jul, Aug, Sep.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 180 cm |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 6a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 180 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 90 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 6a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, wet soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Scarlet Rose Mallow's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It copes with ground that stays wet, which most border plants will not.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allegheny Monkeyflowerto edge in front
- Anise Hyssopto edge in front
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Beardtongue 'Dark Towers'to edge in front
- Betonyto edge in front
- Bird's-foot Trefoilto edge in front
Garden styles
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: