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Red-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow 'Little Zin'

Hibiscusacetosella

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Hibiscus acetosella by DaylilySLP
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Family
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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 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

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Foliage
Red
Other Details
Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
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Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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