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Red-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow 'Mahogany Splendor'

Hibiscusacetosella

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Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

acetosella (a-kee-TOE-sell-uh)

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Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Red

Bright Yellow

Other Details

Other details

Late Fall/Early Winter

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From softwood cuttings

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Cary, North Carolina

Greenville, Ohio

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Greenville , OH (Zone 5b) | September 2024 | positive

Beautiful foliage and a large bush in one season. Started from seed in Ohio. The foliage is beautiful in color and in shape. It grew to ...Read More

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