Red-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow
Hibiscusacetosella 'Maple Sugar'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: acetosella (a-kee-TOE-sell-uh)
Cultivar: Maple Sugar
Additional cultivar information: (PP16286)
Hybridized by Mostul 2004

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
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

Foliage
Red

Other details
Late Fall/Early Winter

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow