mahogany splendor hibiscus

$3.50

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

Decorative, deeply cut foliage with maple-leaf appearance, rich color, and sturdy branches. Ideal for late summer and fall arrangements. Primarily grown for use as cut flower foliage, the vigorous, drought- and heat-tolerant plants are also suitable for containers and landscaping. The abundant color and tall stature make Mahogany Splendor a lovely backdrop in the garden or patio. NOTE: If grown indoors or in part shade, foliage will be green to rust in color; the mahogany color develops fully in full sun. Also known as red-leaf hibiscus, false roselle, African rose mallow, and cranberry hibiscus. Tropical, herbaceous perennial in Zones 8a–9b. Tender perennial or annual in all other growing zones.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 40–70"

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun. Hibiscus thrives in heat and humidity so is best grown in full sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

40-70".

PLANT SPACING:

24-36".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 8-9.

STEM LENGTH:

12-70". Pinching is not required but if plants are pinched at a young stage, lateral branches will benefit greatly in length and quality.

HARVEST:

For cut foliage, harvest once leaves are mature (not tender) and the stems are straight, firm, and at least slightly woody.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained but moist soil with high organic matter. Preferred pH of 5.8-6.5.

NOTE:

Foliage will have green/rust tones in the greenhouse, but mature to burgundy in full sun outdoors.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Hibiscus acetosella

ALTERNATE NAMES:

False Roselle, African Rose Mallow

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Select Seeds

*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly

** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

Decorative, deeply cut foliage with maple-leaf appearance, rich color, and sturdy branches. Ideal for late summer and fall arrangements. Primarily grown for use as cut flower foliage, the vigorous, drought- and heat-tolerant plants are also suitable for containers and landscaping. The abundant color and tall stature make Mahogany Splendor a lovely backdrop in the garden or patio. NOTE: If grown indoors or in part shade, foliage will be green to rust in color; the mahogany color develops fully in full sun. Also known as red-leaf hibiscus, false roselle, African rose mallow, and cranberry hibiscus. Tropical, herbaceous perennial in Zones 8a–9b. Tender perennial or annual in all other growing zones.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 40–70"

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun. Hibiscus thrives in heat and humidity so is best grown in full sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

40-70".

PLANT SPACING:

24-36".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 8-9.

STEM LENGTH:

12-70". Pinching is not required but if plants are pinched at a young stage, lateral branches will benefit greatly in length and quality.

HARVEST:

For cut foliage, harvest once leaves are mature (not tender) and the stems are straight, firm, and at least slightly woody.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained but moist soil with high organic matter. Preferred pH of 5.8-6.5.

NOTE:

Foliage will have green/rust tones in the greenhouse, but mature to burgundy in full sun outdoors.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Hibiscus acetosella

ALTERNATE NAMES:

False Roselle, African Rose Mallow

SEED SOURCE:

Johnny’s Select Seeds

*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly

** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website