Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
This is one impressive perennial shrub growing to about 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It produces large, double, corsage-like pink flowers that fade to light pink and then to white. The leaves are large and tropical in appearance. I would recommend planting this one in full sun in an area that has consistently moist, but well-drained soil. Otherwise, during summer droughts, you might have to provide supplemental water, which isn't really too big of a problem.

Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Confederate Rose Hibiscus prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil and tolerates either full sun or partial shade. Where I'm at in mid-Georgia, plants will prefer a break from the sun during the hottest part of summer days though will grow in full sun provided there is ample soil moisture. Allow plenty of room for this one. After new growth begins to emerge in spring, my established Confederate Rose quickly grows to about 10 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide.

Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Prune one time a year when new growth begins to emerge from the base of the plant in spring. Confederate Rose Hibiscus emerges late from winter dormancy so don't remove it in early spring thinking it's dead! Simply use pruners or a hand saw to cut the old, dead wood back to a point a few inches or so above where you see new growth.

Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
I would recommend fertilizing Confederate Confederate Rose Hibiscus one time a year when new growth begins to emerge in spring. I use an organic plant food containing iron and sulfur.

Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
I've been growing this plant in my garden for years and have yet to see any pest or disease problems. Deer don't like it.

Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
Beautiful!!