Madagascar Hibiscus Live Starter Plant (Hibiscus moscheutos) — 3–5 Inch Rooted Plant, Hardy Perennial

About This Plant

Hibiscus moscheutos, commonly known as Madagascar Hibiscus, Hardy Hibiscus, or Swamp Mallow, is a deciduous perennial prized for large, showy flowers and lush foliage. This starter plant is a rooted young plant with root structure, grown for garden establishment in sunny beds, borders, or landscape plantings.

What You Will Receive

1 live Madagascar Hibiscus starter plant (Hibiscus moscheutos), approximately 3–5 inches in size with roots. A healthy young rooted plant shipped ready to establish in your garden. Bloom color and appearance may vary; mature plants produce large blooms in shades that may include pink, red, and white.

• 1 live Hibiscus moscheutos starter plant
• Approximately 3–5 inches with roots
• Healthy young rooted plant
• Hardy perennial flowering plant
• Large, showy flowers when mature
• Carefully prepared for shipping

Growing Information

Common Name: Hibiscus, Hardy Hibiscus, Swamp Mallow
Botanical Name: Hibiscus moscheotos
Plant Type: Deciduous perennial flowering plant
Family: Malvaceae
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerated
Soil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Bloom Period: Summer through early fall
Flower Size: Large, showy blooms
Flower Colors: May include pink, red, and white
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast during the growing season
USDA Zones: Approximately 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when grown in a suitably sized container

Care Tip

Water thoroughly after arrival and plant promptly in fertile, well-draining soil. Provide plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture for vigorous growth and abundant flowering. In colder climates, apply mulch around the base after dormancy for winter protection.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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