Hibiscus paramutabilis explained

Hibiscus paramutabilis, the everblooming Confederate rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southeastern China.^{[1] [2]} A deciduous shrub reaching at maturity, in the wild it is found in scrubland, slopes, and valleys from above sea level.^[3] In the garden it is hardy to USDA zone 7a, and produces white, pink or rosepink flowers (depending on cultivar) that are wide, blooming from spring to early winter.^[4]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted, based solely on the lengths of their pedicels:^[3]

• Hibiscus paramutabilis var. longipedicellatus – Jinxiu
• Hibiscus paramutabilis var. paramutabilis – Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi

Notes and References

1. 917033-1 . Hibiscus paramutabilis L.H.Bailey . 27 October 2022 .
2. Web site: Hibiscus paramutabilis . . 2022 . JC Raulston Arboretum . NC State University . 27 October 2022 .
3. Web site: 庐山芙蓉 lu shan fu rong . . 2022 . Flora of China . efloras.org . 27 October 2022 .
4. Web site: Hibiscus (Hibiscus paramutabilis) . . 2022 . Hibiscus Database . The National Gardening Association . 27 October 2022 .