Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in fall and winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Changeable Hibiscus · Changeable-Rose · Changing Rose
Dixie Rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a fast-growing shrub known for its large, showy flowers that change color from white to pink to crimson throughout the day.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Thrives in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates light shade.
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, especially during active growth. Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in fall and winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Can be pruned to shape and control size. Pinch back new growth to encourage bushier development.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting mix. Can also be grown from seed, though cuttings often result in faster flowering.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in the spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is one size larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dixie Rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis)
Where Dixie Rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | Hibiscus mutabilis |
Similar in genus Hibiscus
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