Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow)

Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark maroon flower and maple-like leaves on tall woody plant
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark maroon flower and deep red maple-like serrated leaf foliage

Botanical name: Hibiscus acetosella

Common names: African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield

Family: Malvaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 20°F

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

This spectacular hibiscus has attractive maple shaped dark red foliage and mauve flowers. Leaves are edible, full of vitamin C, and great for salads. It forms an upright bush, blooms late in the season. Flower is very similar to Hibiscus cannabinus.

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Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark purple leaves on a dense plant, close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) showing deep purple foliage with lobed leaf shapes on stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep burgundy leaves on a plant, close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark burgundy foliage spreading across the stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with deep purple foliage and light pink flower plant
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with tall slender stems holding dark leaves and pink flowers.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark purple leaves on a dense plant, close up view.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) shows intense dark purple serrated leaves grouped on the woody stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) pink flower close up with dark purple foliage near stems
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) pink flower with deep purple center and dark, lobed purple leaves
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with pink flower and dark purple foliage on this plant
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with open pink flower petals against deep purple colored leaves.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep purple leaves on dense woody plant stems close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) showing dark purple foliage with jagged edges on thick red stems.
Hibiscus acetosella deep purple leaves and dark red flower buds close up
Hibiscus acetosella with dark purple leaves and pointed maroon flower buds
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark maroon plant with maple-like leaves in a vertical growth pattern.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with deep maroon foliage and tall, upright stems reaching toward the sky.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark maroon plant leaves, close up view of serrated foliage.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep maroon leaves with sharp serrated edges on multiple thin stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) pink flower with deep purple leaves in a close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower open atop dark foliage with delicate pink petals and center.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep burgundy leaves plant with tall thin stems close up
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark burgundy foliage and thin upright stems in sunlight
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red flower, close up on thin branch with leaves.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower with dark red petals and matching jagged foliage on stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep purple plant leaves spread across the wooden ground level
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) stems with serrated deep purple leaves reaching out from the ground
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark purple flower bud close up in natural light
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep purple flower bud emerging among burgundy foliage on the stem
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep purple leaves on a dark red plant stem branch
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark purple maple shaped leaves growing on stiff red stems
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) pink flower close up with dark purple center and yellow stamen.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower showing soft pink petals surrounding a deep purple center core.
Hibiscus acetosella dark purple leaves and calyx buds close up on the stem
Hibiscus acetosella dark purple foliage and flower buds clustered on the woody stem.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) magenta flower close up showing deep purple center and thin petals.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) magenta flower with thin, veined petals and a central orange stamen cluster.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep maroon leaves, close up of ornamental foliage plant.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark maroon, jagged, maple-like leaves spreading across the stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red flower, close up of the center petals.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower with dark red petals and yellow anthers in center.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red leaves plant grouped in a container, close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) thick stems with jagged leaves growing within a plastic nursery pot.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep maroon plant leaves
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) showing distinct palm-like foliage with deep maroon color.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark maroon flower and dark purple foliage plant close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark maroon flower and deep purple, serrated maple-like leaves.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark pink flowers and purple foliage on this plant
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) showing dark pink petals against deep purple jagged maple-like leaves.
Hibiscus acetosella deep purple jagged leaves close up, dark foliage plant, natural light.
Hibiscus acetosella deep purple leaves with jagged edges and dark foliage tones.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red maple shaped leaves on a woody plant branch.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) leaves with deep red color and sharp edges on thin branches.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red flower close up with golden yellow central pollen parts.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red flower center with golden yellow stamens in close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red flower close up with dark purple foliage
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower open wide with many dark purple leaves surrounding the petals
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep burgundy flower close up on a background of leaves
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower with textured dark petals and a prominent yellow center stamen.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark maroon leaves covering the plant with wet glistening surface texture
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with rich maroon foliage and wet, deeply lobed leaf edges visible
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep purple leaves on a close up plant branch.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with deep purple palm-shaped leaves on a slender branch.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) dark purple leaves on a plant in natural light.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) leaves with a deep purple tone and textured surface.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with deep purple and light green palmately lobed leaves.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with contrasting purple and green leaves growing near the ground.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with pink flowers and dark purple leaves on a plant.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with open pink flowers among deep purple maple-shaped foliage.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark purple foliage and pink flower on the plant.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark purple foliage and pink flower on the plant.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red flower close up with dark purple foliage nearby
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Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) showing a dark red flower surrounded by deep purple lobed leaves
Hibiscus acetosella 'Mauritius' (Cranberry Hibiscus) ornamental shrub with striking burgundy foliage and deep red flowers. Grows up to 6 ft tall, suitable for warm climates and edible landscaping.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red plant with thin lobed leaves in a wide shrub
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) grows into a dense shrub with distinct deep red lobed leaves.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with pink flower and dark purple foliage in close up.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) flower open amid deep purple leaves on the stems.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with pink flowers and deep purple leaves on a plant
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with delicate pink flowers nestled among dark purple maple-like foliage
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red leaves on a plant close up shot
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) deep red lobed leaves growing on a multi-stemmed plant.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with pink flowers and deep maroon foliage on the plant.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with dark purple leaves and open pink flowers on thin branches.
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) with magenta flower and deep maroon foliage close up view
Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow) magenta flowers nestled among thick, deeply lobed, dark maroon foliage branches


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