Hibiscus Lady Baltimore (Rose Mallow)

Adding drama in the summer garden, Hibiscus ‘Lady Baltimore’ (Rose Mallow) is a compact, well-branched, herbaceous perennial with large, satiny, pink flowers, up to 6 in. across (15 cm), adorned with ruffled, overlapping petals and a brilliant scarlet throat. Blooming continuously from midsummer to fall, each flower lasts about one day and stands out against the foliage of bright green leaves.

Adding drama in the summer garden, Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore' (Rose Mallow) is a compact, well-branched, herbaceous perennial with large, satiny, pink flowers, up to 6 in. across (15 cm), adorned with ruffled, overlapping petals and a brilliant scarlet throat. Blooming continuously from midsummer to fall, each flower lasts about one day and stands out against the foliage of bright green leaves. Perfect backdrop or centerpiece for a sunny border.

  • Typically grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) with a spread of 3-4 ft. (90-120 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun in average, medium to wet soils. Tolerates some light shade but best flower production and disease resistance occur in full sun.
  • Prefers consistently moist, organically rich soils. Keeping this hibiscus watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. 
  • Site in locations protected from wind to minimize the risk of wind burn.
  • Plant in perennial borders for dramatic summer blooms. Great along streams or ponds, in bog gardens or in rain gardens.
  • Keep an eye out for blight, canker, rust, leaf spots, aphids, scale, whiteflies and Japanese beetle. Deer resistant.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a neat appearance.
  • Cut down in spring before new growth appears.
  • It is best to plant Hibiscus in the garden before the heat of the summer arrives, and should be heavily mulched the first winter.

Requirements

Hardiness 4
– 9

Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Hibiscus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)Fall
Height 4'
– 5'
(120cm
– 150cm)
Spread 3'
– 4'
(90cm
– 120cm)
Spacing 36″
– 48″
(90cm
– 120cm)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Wet Soil
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage