Red-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow 'Panama Red'

Hibiscusacetosella

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
acetosella (a-kee-TOE-sell-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Foliage
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Other Details
Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brandon, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Plant City, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Youngsville, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Youngsville, LA | April 2017 | positive

I got 7 cuttings in a trade they called 'Haight Asbury' hibiscus in May 2016. On research that has variegated colored leaves but this has...Read More

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Citrus Park, FL | October 2013 | positive

Planted these around June 2013 and they have taken hold pretty quickly. I know that the description states that they grow to about 4' but...Read More

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