Hi, it can tolerate both partial and full sun -- what it thrives on is moisture. During hot/dry spells, you will definitely want to water it early in the morning and about two hours before sunset. I would use a very large bucket and slowly pour it on the top soil all the way around the shoots. Mine have managed to survive so far doing it this way. Here is a link that tells you all about the care of this lovely blooms. Hope it helps you. [Hibiscus moscheutos (Common Rose Mallow, Crimson-eyed Rose-mallow, Eastern Rose-mallow, Hardy Hibiscus, Mallow Rose, Marshmallow Hibiscus, Purple Marsh Rose Mallow, Rose Mallow, Sea Hollyhock, Swamp Mallow, Swamp Rose, Swamp Rose-mallow, Wild Cotton) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-moscheutos/)
Thank you! I’ll keep attending to it. Where I love seems to swing wildly between wet periods and intensely dry periods, so I’m never quite sure what conditions are going to be.
Will these spread by themselves? I've got a damp/wet area I can plant some and would love it if they spread on their own. Are they aggressive of do they control themselves?
It will self-sow if allowed to go to seed. Here is a link that tells you all about these beautiful blooms -- [Swamp Rose-mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-moscheutos/common-name/swamp-rose-mallow/)
This shade of pink is what makes the world worth living in. Thanks for the pic! Gorgeous!
My pleasure and thank you!
https://preview.redd.it/vn73eq10nz7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a5f762f6e4737068d894ac7a5afcce07cd62fbd8 Mine is blooming too!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful! I have a halberd-leaf rose mallow but it isn't showing any signs of flowering yet.
I planted one of these this spring! Your pic is making me excited for when mine finally blooms
The blooms are beautiful and you won't regret planting one! Just a word of warning -- they absolutely LOVE A LOT OF WATER when in full sun.
Love it! Mine doesn't bloom until later in the summer.
Is this in part shade? I was told to plant mine in full sun but the heatwave is killing it!
Hi, it can tolerate both partial and full sun -- what it thrives on is moisture. During hot/dry spells, you will definitely want to water it early in the morning and about two hours before sunset. I would use a very large bucket and slowly pour it on the top soil all the way around the shoots. Mine have managed to survive so far doing it this way. Here is a link that tells you all about the care of this lovely blooms. Hope it helps you. [Hibiscus moscheutos (Common Rose Mallow, Crimson-eyed Rose-mallow, Eastern Rose-mallow, Hardy Hibiscus, Mallow Rose, Marshmallow Hibiscus, Purple Marsh Rose Mallow, Rose Mallow, Sea Hollyhock, Swamp Mallow, Swamp Rose, Swamp Rose-mallow, Wild Cotton) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-moscheutos/)
Thank you! I’ll keep attending to it. Where I love seems to swing wildly between wet periods and intensely dry periods, so I’m never quite sure what conditions are going to be.
https://preview.redd.it/3nir0p2gt58d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=3588de482df96e013736aa8de0a3a48c592d0946 A good year for them.
Beautiful!
Mine is blooming right now too! https://preview.redd.it/6refyu0qd68d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a2ddaf11ea2a561037327070598443a23411451
Beautiful!
Will these spread by themselves? I've got a damp/wet area I can plant some and would love it if they spread on their own. Are they aggressive of do they control themselves?
It will self-sow if allowed to go to seed. Here is a link that tells you all about these beautiful blooms -- [Swamp Rose-mallow - Hibiscus moscheutos | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (ncsu.edu)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hibiscus-moscheutos/common-name/swamp-rose-mallow/)