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Back to buying optionsBush Hibiscus Live Plant – Hibiscus laevis | 3 Inch Pot | Native Hardy Perennial | Halberdleaf Rosemallow | Large Pale Pink Flowers
Bring spectacular, dinner-plate-sized flowers to your garden with this live potted Hibiscus laevis, commonly known as Halberdleaf Rosemallow or Bush Hibiscus. This native hardy perennial produces huge cream to very pale pink flowers with deep pink centers, beginning in June and continuing into late summer. Its distinctive lobed foliage and long blooming season make it an excellent choice for rain gardens, sunny wetland areas, prairies, native plant gardens, and perennial borders.
This well-rooted plant is shipped live and growing in a deep 3-inch pot. The plant has been grown outdoors and overwintered in Wisconsin, helping establish its cold-hardiness. Hibiscus laevis is a true outdoor perennial and should never be grown indoors. The plant you receive will be younger than the mature specimens shown in listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Hibiscus laevis plant
✔️ Shipped rooted and growing in a deep 3-inch pot
✔️ Approximately 1-pint container volume
✔️ Healthy, established outdoor-grown plant
✔️ Disease-free stock
✔️ Planting instructions included
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Halberdleaf Rosemallow / Bush Hibiscus
Botanical Name: Hibiscus laevis
Plant Type: Native hardy perennial
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil; adaptable to wetland and rain garden conditions
Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth
Mature Height: Approximately 48–60 inches
Mature Width: Approximately 24–36 inches
Growth Rate: Fast when kept moist and well-fed
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes while young; best planted outdoors in the landscape
💡 Care Tip: Keep your Hibiscus laevis outdoors after arrival and water regularly until it is planted in its permanent location. Choose a sunny site with consistently moist soil for the best growth and flowering. This native hibiscus may emerge later than many perennials in spring, but once growth begins, it can develop rapidly.
