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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Other: Dark green with tints of maroon-burgundy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP#21392
Parentage: Hibiscus moscheutos x Hibiscus coccineus

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Common names
  • Hybrid Hardy Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus

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Location: Van Buren, MO
Date: 2019-08-05
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Location: Van Buren, MO
Date: 2019-08-08
Opening slowly on a foggy morning.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-08-17
Location: Bordines Nursery, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 8-2008
Location: Bordines Nursery, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 8-2008
Location: Bordines Nursery, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 8-2008

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