The 'Single Red' Confederate Rose is a bold, deciduous Hibiscus relative that is perfectly adapted to the Houston metro area. While most Confederate Roses change from white to pink, this variety focuses on striking red tones. It is a vigorous grower, often reaching its full height in a single season. Its large, fuzzy, maple-like leaves provide a lush backdrop for the massive blooms that appear from late summer through the first frost. This plant thrives in our regional humidity and is surprisingly tolerant of the heavy clay soils found throughout Southeast Texas.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade; Full Sun promotes the most vigorous flowering.
Height x Width
8-15 feet tall x 6-10 feet wide.
Water
Medium to High; prefers consistent moisture and can handle the "wet feet" often associated with Houston's clay.
Zones
7 - 9 (Typically dies back to the ground in winter and regrows in spring).
Fertilization
Apply a balanced fertilizer or a layer of compost in early spring to fuel rapid seasonal growth.
Pruning
Cut back to near ground level in late winter after the first hard freeze to maintain a tidy habit.
The 'Single Red' Confederate Rose is a bold, deciduous Hibiscus relative that is perfectly adapted to the Houston metro area. While most Confederate Roses change from white to pink, this variety focuses on striking red tones. It is a vigorous grower, often reaching its full height in a single season. Its large, fuzzy, maple-like leaves provide a lush backdrop for the massive blooms that appear from late summer through the first frost. This plant thrives in our regional humidity and is surprisingly tolerant of the heavy clay soils found throughout Southeast Texas.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade; Full Sun promotes the most vigorous flowering.
Height x Width
8-15 feet tall x 6-10 feet wide.
Water
Medium to High; prefers consistent moisture and can handle the "wet feet" often associated with Houston's clay.
Zones
7 - 9 (Typically dies back to the ground in winter and regrows in spring).
Fertilization
Apply a balanced fertilizer or a layer of compost in early spring to fuel rapid seasonal growth.
Pruning
Cut back to near ground level in late winter after the first hard freeze to maintain a tidy habit.
