Scientific name: Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle' cultivars
Common name: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Eastern and northern North America
Category: Evergreen free flowering shrub
Photo Taken at: Nursery in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang
The blooms are the size of a dinner plate with sizes 15-22cm diameter. They usually close by mid afternoon. Grow in full sun in rich and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate wet soil but the soil should not be soggy.
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ReplyDeleteHow nice to see a hibiscus out.
Beautiful colors of the hibiscus!
ReplyDeleteI think we call these althea. I have one in my yard, so it's nice to know that they are hibiscus. Isn't cotton also hibiscus. I have a Confederate Rose as well that is similar. Beautiful blog! Just joined to follow your flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely details and color!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty, very delicate.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this during the recent flower show, the flower is as big as my face!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color! I love the frivolousness of the blooms!
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