Confederate Rose

The Confederate Rose originated in China and is a close relative to the hibiscus. It has the largest flowers of any perennial. It will grow in full sun or light shade. It will do well in rich moist soil or in less desirable soils. It has giant flowers that will bloom from seed the first year if planted in the early spring.

It is frequently found in Louisiana and the other gulf states but also grows well in parts of Texas. It probably got it's name, Confederate Rose, due to the fact that it is found mainly in the southern states.

Individual flowers may only last a day or two but each plant has several flowers so you will be able to enjoy them all summer long.

Consider planting them in the back row of the patio garden as a border row where they will tower over the smaller plants. They can grow up to 6 to 8 feet in height.

They should be pruned back to the ground in the spring if they have suffered frost. This gives you an opportunity to shape the plants before their growth begins.

A new variety of the Confederate Rose was released several years ago, by Dr. Jerry Parsons in San Antonio. It is called the "Moy Grande".

This rose has huge flowers of dark rosy pink. You may be able to find the seeds from one of the San Antonio nurseries.

The coloration of the flowers of the Confederate Rose is unusual. The flowers initially bloom white. On the second day, the flowers become a rose-pink. By the third day, the bloom develops a blue-pink tone. This Hibiscus is very low maintenance. The plant grows well in full sunlight or partial, shifting shade. It thrives with regular watering, but is also fairly drought tolerant.

This Hibiscus rose is very low maintenance. The plant grows well in full sunlight or partial, shifting shade. It thrives with regular watering, but is also fairly drought tolerant.

Rich soil with good drainage is essential to successfully growing this plant. The coloration of the flowers of the Confederate Rose is unusual. The flowers initially bloom white. On the second day, the flowers become a rose-pink. By the third day, the bloom develops a blue-pink tone.

This Hibiscus is very low maintenance. The plant grows well in full sunlight or partial, shifting shade. It thrives with regular watering, but is also fairly drought tolerant. Rich soil with good drainage is essential to successfully growing this plant.

This is a very attractive plant that requires very little care. It's ideal for your patio garden and will enhance the beauty of your garden.