Family: Malvaceae

Scientific Name: Hibiscus x moscheutos Sweet Caroline

Common Name: Sweet Caroline Hardy Hibiscus

DescriptionA newer hardy Hibiscus cultivar with bright pink flowers.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Broadleaf Evergreen
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull, at least 6 hours
Moistureonce established can tolerate normal conditions, need to be kept well watered until established
Soil & Siteaverage, moist, not soggy
Flowers5 petaled, 6-8 inches, bright pink with darker veins and center
Stemsdie back to the ground in the fall
Dimensions4-5 feet tall
Maintenanceafter the first killing frost cut back to about 6-10 inches, flowers wilt to a mushy mash the second day, if this bothers you they can be removed, I do this because it bothers me
Propagationcuttings, hybrids will not come true from seed
Notes & Reference#144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)
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