Hibiscus moscheutos? Carousel TM?

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  1. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    My neighbour sent me to see this plant at a co-op residence a few blocks away. Is it Hibiscus moscheutos, Rose Mallow? Maybe the cultivar Carousel®?
    I didn't measure the flowers - maybe they are almost the diameter of my handspan.
    Hibiscus moscheutos_2005PendrellChilco_Cutler_20200907_135327.jpg Hibiscus moscheutos_2005PendrellChilco_Cutler_20200907_135408.jpg Hibiscus moscheutos_2005PendrellChilco_Cutler_20200907_135413.jpg Hibiscus moscheutos_2005PendrellChilco_Cutler_20200907_135438.jpg
     
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    @wcutler good morning Wendy, beautiful and agree an Hibiscus, but could it be Berry Awesome.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Thanks, Acerholic. I like the flower shape, but the centre colour seems a little dark for a match It's available around here, though, so would do well enough for someone who wants something similar.
    I see that Carousel® is a series anyway.

    I don't really understand what is considered Rose Mallow. What about the ones shown on this page?
    Hidden Valley Hibiscus - Hibiscus 'Sculpted'
    Or what about what comes up when I query Hawaiian large hibiscus? Are these all Rose Mallows?
    hawaiian large hibiscus - Bing images
     
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    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    Agree tbe common name is Common Rose Mallo, RHS link attached.
    Hibiscus moscheutos | common rose mallow/RHS Gardening
    I see what you mean about which cultivar comes under that heading though, looking at your links. But I would say looking at the RHS, the answer is yes.

    I was thinking about the Berry Awesome as the cultivar in your photos.
     

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