HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Dark Mystery'
HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Dark Mystery'
Commonly known as rose mallow
Large white flower with red centre and reddish-pink veins. Dark purple leaves.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
New growth is slow to appear. Ideal for a large container. Do not allow to dry out in summer -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, whiteflies, powdery mildew, particularly under glass -
Deciduous
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White
Large white flowers with dark centre -
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Trumpet
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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PurpleWine purple foliage
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Deltoid
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Herbaceous
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)