| Description | Blue River Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus x moscheutos) has large white flowers. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | (4)5 |
| Sunlight | full, at least 6 hours |
| Moisture | once established can tolerate normal conditions, need to be kept well watered until established |
| Soil & Site | average, not soggy |
| Flowers | 6-10 inches, white |
| Stems | dies back to the ground in the fall |
| Dimensions | 4-5 feet tall |
| Maintenance | after 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, sometimes staking of branches will help prevent them from breaking |
| Propagation | cuttings, hybrids will not come true from seed |
| Cultivar Origin | From Harold Winters. One of the parents (H. militaris) was found growing along the Blue River in southern Oklahoma, hence the name. |
| Misc Facts | Be patient in the spring they are slow to start growing. Genus name is from the old Greek and Latin name for mallow. |
| Author's Notes | Referr to Hardy Hibiscus ABC's for additional information on the culture of this Hibiscus. |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), #203- North Creek Nursery (www.northcreeknurseries.com) |
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