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Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Rosita’
Choose Rosita if you want big mid-to-late-season color in a sunny perennial bed. The tradeoff: it is not evergreen and it needs steady moisture to look its best.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The flower size and late-season bloom timing give it strong presence where smaller perennials fade into the background. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It pushes fast once warm weather arrives, though it starts later than many spring perennials. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on cutting it back after frost and watering in dry stretches, but it does not need complicated pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work near a patio or walkway, but give it room because the summer clump becomes substantial. |
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend Rosita for sunny beds where late-summer color matters and irrigation is realistic. Do not use it as a shrub substitute; treat it as a big seasonal perennial.
| Mature Height | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, shrub-like, bushy |
Yes, it returns from the roots, but the old stems should be cut back after frost.
Hardy hibiscus waits for warmer soil, so give it time before assuming it failed.
It does not need standing water, but it performs better with consistent moisture.
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SKU:PGNE-41081
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