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Hibiscus ‘Mahogany Splendor’ (Red-Leaf Hibiscus)

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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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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Hula Girl, Hula Girl Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Hula Girl', Chinese Hibiscus 'Hula Girl', Yellow Hibiscus, Bicolor Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Fifth Dimension, Fifth Dimension Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Fifth Dimension', Chinese Hibiscus 'Fifth Dimension', Orange Hibiscus, Bicolor Hibiscus Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cooperi, Cooperi Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus 'Cooperi', Chinese Hibiscus 'Cooperi', Rose Mallow 'Cooperi', Variegated Hibiscus, Flowering Shrub, Red flowers, Red HibiscusAGM Award
Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore', Lord Baltimore Hibiscus, Rose Mallow 'Lord Baltimore', Hardy Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore', Red Hibiscus
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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.
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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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Do I Need?
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