Hibiscus paramutabilis SEEDS

Hibiscus paramutabilis seeds grow into the Chinese cotton rose a large, fast-growing deciduous shrub or small tree native to the subtropical biome of eastern and central China (Fujian, Hunan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and adjacent provinces). Described by L.H.Bailey. The epithet paramutabilis means ‘resembling mutabilis’ (from Latin/Greek para = beside/resembling + mutabilis = changeable), indicating its close resemblance to H. mutabilis. Like H. mutabilis, it produces very large flowers (to 1215 cm) in white and soft pink shades, born on arching, broadly spreading branches with large, softly hairy, palmate leaves. Fast-growing and free-flowering in warm conditions. Family Malvaceae.

Full sun; adaptable to a range of subtropical soils; fast-growing; warm subtropical conditions. Dies back in frost but regrows from roots in mild climates.

• ‘Paramutabilis’ = resembling mutabilis; L.H.Bailey; very large white-pink flowers to 15 cm; resembles H. mutabilis
• Large palmate softly hairy leaves; fast-growing broadly spreading shrub; Eastern Chinese subtropical species
• E. & C. China (Fujian, Hunan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi) subtropical biome
• Genus Hibiscus: ~200+ species; Tropics and Subtropics; Family Malvaceae; Order Malvales
• Full sun; subtropical soils; fast-growing; warm subtropical; frost-sensitive; Family Malvaceae

Hibiscus paramutabilis the Chinese cotton rose’s close relative is a large-flowered eastern Chinese Hibiscus named for its resemblance to the famous colour-changing cotton rose, sharing its very large pale flowers and broad habit while being a distinct species in its own right from the subtropical forests of eastern China.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.