Scarlet Rosemallow
Hibiscus coccineus
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Scarlet Rosemallow
Scarlet Rosemallow (Hibiscus coccineus) is a native southeastern US perennial wildflower with deeply cut, palmate leaves that resemble those of cannabis and spectacular, large, five-petaled scarlet flowers up to 6 inches across. Native to freshwater wetlands and marshes from Georgia to Florida, it is one of the showiest native hibiscus species, blooming from early summer through fall. Its bold tropical appearance and affinity for wet soils make it ideal for pond margins, rain gardens, and wet borders. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Red
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Wet
Best planting months
Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Higher water demand in summer heat.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Plant scarlet rosemallow in full sun to partial shade. In NE Florida, full sun maximizes bloom production; partial sun is acceptable when plants are sited in consistently moist to wet soil.
Thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and is ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, and wet borders in NE Florida. Tolerates some drying between waterings in landscape beds but peaks in performance with high moisture. Cut stems to the ground after frost; new growth emerges in mid-to-late spring.
Grows in a wide range of soils from sandy to clay as long as moisture is adequate. A light balanced fertilizer application in spring is sufficient. This native deciduous perennial dies back in winter and re-emerges reliably in NE Florida's zone 9b springs.
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Common questions
Is Scarlet Rosemallow a good plant for St. Augustine?
Scarlet Rosemallow is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 3-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.