Mutabilis Rose

Mutabilis Rose Care

Rosa × Odorata

What is the plant

The Rosa × odorata is widely cultivated, and is notable for the fact that the blooms change colour from yellow to pink. Growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall and broad, it is a lax, thornless shrub. It prefers an open position in full sun.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

15°C - 18°C

hardiness zone

6 - 9

difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You'll want to water your hibiscus mutabilis tree or shrub freely during its growing season, but water sparingly in the winter months. These plants are considered drought tolerant.
Pruning
You’ll want to prune this plant in the winter after it has bloomed. It can tolerate severe pruning—in fact, doing so will actually help rejuvenate leggy plants. Overall, minimal pruning is required.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer can be applied monthly; just be sure to choose a balanced, liquid variety.

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Sunlight
The hibiscus mutabilis will grow best when exposed to full sun, but part shade can also be tolerated.
Soil
This low-maintenance plant will grow in average, medium, and well-drained soils, however, it does prefer loamy types that are rich in organic matter. It will grow best in neutral or slightly acidic soil.
Temperature
The hibiscus mutabilis is not a particularly cold-hardy plant; it can tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to about 23 degrees Fahrenheit when fully dormant.