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

Height

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
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