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How quickly Confederate Rose grows in Seattle (zone 7)?

17 years ago

Hi,

I finally found a Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) at nursery the other day, and planted in my front yard.

It's about 2+ feet tall. Saw lots of deadheads on the plant when I bought it.

I have seen many tree shape confederate rose in Seattle, but wondering how quick they grow to that size. And do I need to start pruning them to make it tree shape even they are still small/yonger plant?

Thanks for your advice in advance! :)

-b

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natvtxn
17 years ago
I don't know about your area. But here in TX they get to 20 feet. They grow very fast. Most I have seen are multi-branched.
I would cut/prune all but the strongest tall branch/trunk. Let it grow to the height that you want it to branch and then cut the top off. (about 3 inches will do) Cut just above a leaf node. I would do this in the spring after any danger of frost is passed.
I just bought a 5 gallon one and it is pruned to tree shape.
This is my second one and I really love them.

BTW, they root very easy. You might want to try rooting any brances you cut off.
chiaki0730
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you natvtxn for your reply!

I'm in Seattle, but I still see the tree shape one in my neighborhood. Was wondering how quick they grow, but it's great to hear it's fast grower! I was also advised to water very well from a friend of mine.

We have rainy winter here, so I'll try to set up a good irrigation system for spring/summer to see how it goes.

Can't wait to see it blooms!

-b

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