Hibiscus acetosella

Also Known As

Red-leaf Hibiscus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Hibiscus acetosella plant details

Hibiscus acetosella is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with red foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus acetosella

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen red
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, red stems, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus acetosella

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grow this Hibiscus for the attractive dark red maple shaped foliage. It forms an upright bush, but blooms late in the season (Oct) so northern gardeners shouldn't hold their breath. To 3', but in warm states it will reach greater proportions. taller proportions.

By: Avant Gardens

A stunning deep red foliage (& stemmed) plant from Africa. Growing to 4’ tall & 30” wide, its showy leaves are maple-like & the 2” flowers, borne in the leaf axils are dark red, too. Grows quickly to 4-5’ tall. Great back of the border plant to add depth with its dark foliage & also looks great as the foundation for a showy tropical container planting. Great in an infinite number of combinations - try Agastache ‘Golden Jubilee’, Cerinthe major purpurescens, Cosmos ‘Orange’, Euphorbia ‘Dolce Vita’ - whatever you can dream up! “Red-Leaf Hibiscus” should be cut to the ground before Winter. Bloom time is Fall, or late Summer. Frost tender, but gardeners in colder zones often grow it as an annual for its bold foliage.