Overview
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging.
About
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear from spring through summer. As a member of the Malvaceae family, it thrives best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, requiring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. This hardy shrub (H5) is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, or hedging in the UK. Propagation is typically achieved through semi-hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hibiscus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Shrub borders, specimen planting, hedging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis'?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' need?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hibiscus moscheutos 'Carafe Chablis'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Hibiscus genus
- Hibiscus 'Copenhagen'
- Hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Haight Ashbury'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield'
- Hibiscus arnottianus
- Hibiscus calyphyllusRock's hibiscus
- Hibiscus clayi
- Hibiscus coccineusAmerican scarlet rose mallow
