Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor'

Rose Mallow

Tips for Homeowners:

Pinch back to promote branching. Cut back at any time if plant is too big for the area where planted.

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This versatile, shrub-like annual creates drama with both size and color.

  • Adds drama with color and form
  • Deep red/purple foliage
  • Drought and heat tolerant

Great accent plant for large container gardens and as a backdrop for annual flowerbeds. Can also be grown as a pond plant.

Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 8-9
Color: Non-Flowering

Interesting Notes about Rose Mallow:

In USDA Zones of 7-11 this plant is a sub-shrub where it dies above ground and resumes growing in the spring from the roots.  In cooler temperatures it is primarily grown as an annual, but it can be overwintered in containers indoors.  It may still go dormant if not enough light so store where it is out of the way and water when it feels dry to the touch.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Vigorous
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • No Deadheading
  • Great Foliage
  • Garden
  • Fast Growing
  • Low Maintenance
  • Heat Tolerant

Foliage Color:

  • Red

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Water Garden