Hibiscus El Capitolio Bloody Mary

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Hibiscus El Capitolio Bloody Mary is a rare and striking variety with pendant flowers featuring a double skirt of ruffled, vinous-red petals. This evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub reaches 5 to 10 feet tall with arching branches, perfect for sunny or semi-shady spots, even seaside locations. Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it tolerates moderate water, flooding, and needs well-draining soil. Its dramatic crimson blooms, borne in pairs, peak in summer, adding year-round beauty to any garden.

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