Hibiscus ‘Mahogany Splendor’ (Red-Leaf Hibiscus)
Red-Leaf Hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor', False Roselle 'Mahogany Splendor', African Rose Mallow 'Mahogany Splendor', Hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor', 'Mahogany Splendor' Hibiscus
Adding color and drama, Hibiscus ‘Mahogany Splendor’ (Red-Leaf Hibiscus) is a compact, tropical herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its gorgeous, mahogany-red, deeply cut foliage. As decorative as the leaves of Japanese maples, the evergreen leaves face outwards on long stalks and retain their rich, chocolate-red color through even the hottest days. Tolerant of drought and heat, ‘Mahogany Splendor’ is ideally suited to the landscape and looks terrific in containers.
- Typically grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 24-30 in. wide (60-75 cm).
- Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in well-drained soils. Apply a balanced fertilizer each spring and summer
- Relatively pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
- Plant in mixed borders or large containers.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 9, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 9, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
