Rock Rose 'Brazilian'
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Pavonia braziliensis
As with our native pink rock rose (Pavonia lasiopetala), this species is a relative of the more tropical hibiscus, but it is more drought and cold-tolerant. Brazilian rock roses should be planted in full sun since they can grow up to three feet in height and four feet in width. Although it will stay smaller in the shade, it will still bloom profusely. With their pale pink petals, almost white, and deep magenta centers, these flowers will attract many butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
The rock rose performs well in rocky soil, so it is a great choice for gardens along rocky roadsides and also for xeriscaped gardens with decomposed granite or other gravelly substrates.
While Brazilian rock rose is evergreen in mild climates, it is deciduous in colder climates. Shearing to the ground is unnecessary for winter, but light pruning in early spring will encourage bushier, less leggy growth. If you have the time, you can lightly shear the plants during the growing season to encourage more of those gorgeous little flowers.
Providing Brazilian Rock Rose with plenty of space will allow it to spread gracefully and soften surrounding hardscapes.
Height: 2’-5’
Spread: 3’-5’
Bloom: June-October
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Argentina & Brazil
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
