Cranberry Red Leaf Hibiscus African Rosemallow Plant (Red Flowers) in a 10-in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

Make a bold tropical statement in your garden with this eye catching ornamental shrub, highly prized for its dramatic dark foliage, red flowers and fast growing habit. This striking tropical Hibiscus plant features large, deeply lobed leaves that are reminiscent of a Japanese maple and in rich shades of purple red foliage to add instant color to cottage gardens, mass plantings at the back of a border, as an annual specimen plant, in containers, or as a seasonal hedge. Intersperse this plant with others that have lime green or silver leaves or with ornamental grasses for some contrast and to show off its beautiful foliage. Burgundy flowers appear in early spring.

• Burgundy leaves resemble a Japanese maple leaf
• Contrasts nicely with bright green and silver leaved plants
• Rapidly grows to a height of 3-5 ft. by 30 in. wide
• Generally pest resistant
• Flowers appear on new growth in early spring and attract pollinators
• Heat tolerant and thrives in full sun
• Fast growing leggy plant can be pinched to promote bushiness yet possibly sacrificing flower buds
• Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black grower pot and the main stalk is approximately 18 in. tall
• We're sorry but due to state regulations, this plant cannot be shipped to California
• Outdoor hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, in all other areas grow as an annual and replace each year
• To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups or as a hedge, space 24 in. away from other plants or structures
• Thrives in average to moist soil that never dries out, but not boggy wet soils
• Requires full sun for deep red leaf color
• Average water needs, frequent consistent water is key especially in dry periods