Marshmallow in the bog?

[mrsclem]

I did a search on this and the only reference I got was a very old post from Waterbug! I thought I was ordering a swamp hibiscus and got this. It says damp location but nothing on bog growing or pond. Anybody have this in bog or garden that can give me a clue where to plant this? I have several locations in mind but want to put it where it will flourish.

 

[addy1]

This is all I can find on the net

Plant marshmallow in a moist spot, ideally with heavy soil. It’s called “marsh” mallow for a reason after all. While it wants continuously moist soil, it doesn’t want to grow underwater or in an actual swamp. Ensure good drainage and avoid standing water.

 

[Lisak1]

The name mallow and hibiscus are interchangeable.

I'd put it on the edge of the bog or pond and see what happens!

 

[mrsclem]

That's the info that's leading me to plant this next to my cat tails. It gets all the runoff from the yard plus the water from when I flush out filters.

 

[mrsclem]

The name mallow and hibiscus are interchangeable.

I'd put it on the edge of the bog or pond and see what happens!

That's where I made the mistake of ordering it. It looks a lot like a hollyhock. Nowhere near like hibiscus.

 

[Tula]

Interesting.....post pics when you get it planted pease

 

[mrsclem]

Think I'm going to try to get a few more of these and plant them in different places. They would look great in the butterfly garden but the area below the pond stays wet and has cattails already. I think I will keep this in a pot in the bog and see how it does.

 

[addy1]

Our friends have a hibiscus right in their pond and it is beautiful. Planted in a pot with dirt stuck in the water. She gave me seeds still have not gotten around to growing one

 

[mrsclem]

I had a water hibiscus in the bog stock tank. It did not survive winter. I have more marshmallow plants coming and I found one of my regular hibiscus had seedlings so stuck one of those in the bog. Think it is Lord Baltimore.