To promote bushing(and more flowers)trim tops of limbs 2-3 times during growing season. Will reach 10"+ if not trimmed but will get leggy and break easily. Will tolerate heat and drought. Prefer full sun but will grow in shade-leaf color will change to green with purple veins in the shade,
Red-Leaf Hibiscus should be cut to the ground before Winter.
May start in pots or directly in the garden. Soaking overnight in water will speed germination
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.94 inches (15.24 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.51 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 22°C / 72°F to ensure good germination.Plant out when seedlings are large enough to handle. They are very easy to transplant.
As Red-leaf hibiscus is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.These estimates for how long Red-leaf hibiscus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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From the Latin Acetosella meaning sour or bitter, vinegar like.1
African rose mallow, False roselle
Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Hiern.