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

Hibiscusacetosella

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
acetosella (a-kee-TOE-sell-uh)
Synonym
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
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Bradenton, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Deland, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

North Palm Beach, Florida

North Port, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Jefferson City, Missouri

Mesilla Park, New Mexico

Enid, Oklahoma

North Augusta, South Carolina

Amarillo, Texas

Belton, Texas

Castroville, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Pearland, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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North Port, FL (Zone 9b) | February 2013 | positive

I have had much success with this plant, it seems to be in bloom most of the year. It is gorgeous and anyone who sees it wants it. Sugar ...Read More

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Independence, OR | October 2007 | neutral

I was in So. California and saw, fell in love with, and purchased the Maple Sugar Hibiscus. I am confused about the hardiness of this pl...Read More

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