How Do You Grow A Confederate Rose?
Originally from China, Hibiscus mutabilis, also known as confederate rose, is a shrub or small tree with large, bright green leaves and beautiful color-changing blossoms. On the first day the flowers are a bright white, and over the next two days the blossoms change from white to pink to a deep bluish pink. Left to itself, the confederate rose can grow to be 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide. For all its impressive beauty, confederate rose is actually a simple plant to grow. Check to see how the confederate rose will grow in your area. Confederate roses grow best in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9. A link to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map has been included in the Resources section of this article. Though they prefer warmer climates, with a little extra care, confederate roses can be grown in cool climates as well. Wait until after the last frost to plant your confederate rose seeds or rooted clippings. Plant your confederate roses in a location that receives full sun for at least six h
