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Hibiscus acetosella
Family: Malvaceae
African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield, Gongura
Family: Malvaceae
African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield, Gongura
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.
Similar plants:
- Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus (Okra, Bamia, Gombo)
- Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus (Musk Mallow)
- Alyogyne hakeifolia, Hibiscus hakeifolius, Cienfuegosia hakeifolia, Fugosia hakeifolia, Alyogyne lilacina (Red-centred Hibiscus, Desert Rose)
- Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus geranifolius (Blue Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus arnottianus (Hawaiian White Hibiscus, Hau hele, O'ahu White Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
- Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf, Java Jute )
- Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)
- Hibiscus coccineus (Scarlet Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Country Music (Hibiscus Country Music)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hibiscus_acetosella.htm
5551 Hibiscus acetosella - African Cranberry Hibiscus, red leaves
African Cranberry Hibiscus. This fast growing bush... more
RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot