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Hardy Hibiscus 'Sweet Caroline' – Hibiscus moscheutos

Overview

'Sweet Caroline' is a hardy hibiscus cultivar (Hibiscus moscheutos) with a sweet name, likely bearing soft pink or white flowers on a robust plant.

Botanical Profile

Family:Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus:Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species:moscheutos (mos-KEW-tos)
Cultivar:Sweet Caroline

Plant Features

Upright perennial 4–5 feet tall. Flowers are large, 8–10 inches, probably pink or white with a contrasting eye. Foliage green. Blooms midsummer to frost.

Cultivation

  • Zones: 4–9.
  • Sun: Full sun.
  • Soil: Moist, rich.
  • Water: Consistent moisture.
  • Maintenance: Cut back in late winter.

Uses

Sweet addition to perennial borders, rain gardens, or cottage gardens.

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