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    • Photo of Hibiscus 'Blue River II' flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Hibiscus 'Blue River II'

    Also Known As

    • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Blue River II'
    • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Moon River II'
    • Hardy Hibiscus
    • Moon River II Hardy Hibiscus
    • Rose Mallow
    • Swamp Mallow

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 30"-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Hibiscus 'Blue River II' plant details

    Hibiscus 'Blue River II' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Blue River II'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 IN - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Blue River II'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    HIBISCUS MOSCHEUTOS, a hardy variety with very large clear white saucer-like flowers with no contrasting eye. Blooms up to 10" in diameter from mid-summer to frost. Hardy to zone 4-9, growing 4-5' in sun to part shade.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Sparkling snow white flowers 10 inches across from July to late September on 5' stems. Moist rich soil. Bud break is late in the spring.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus 'Blue River II' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus 'Blue River II'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

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    • sun
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    Photo of Hibiscus denudatus by Stan Shebs
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

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    Photo of Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus flower by Peter Richardson
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