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Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus Seed — held cultivar

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Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus Seed — mahogany splendor safe held foliage

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Hibiscus acetosella

115 - 130Days to maturity

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Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus Seed

Item #HSC-HIB-001-PKT

Deep mahogany foliage for cutting.

Deeply cut, maple-like leaves in rich mahogany red grow on sturdy branches, perfect for late-summer and fall arrangements. Plants are vigorous and take heat and drought.

Grown mainly as cut foliage, it is also a striking tall backdrop in beds, containers and patios. Leaves stay green to rust in shade or indoors; full sun brings out the deep red. Also called red-leaf or cranberry hibiscus. Perennial in Zones 8–9.

Ready to cut about 115–130 days from sowing, on plants 40–70" tall.

Specs

Packet: 25 seeds
Average 2,200 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 40–70"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Hibiscus acetosella
Days To Maturity: 115 - 130 days
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start 6–8 weeks ahead

Warm, 70–76°F.

Warm the soil

Black mulch helps.

Full sun

For deep red color.

Cut mature stems

Firm and slightly woody.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 3–5 days, held at 70–76°F (21–24°C).

Starting indoors

Recommended. Sow 6–8 weeks before planting out, lightly covered; set out after frost. A heat-loving plant, it benefits from black plastic or another soil-warming mulch.

Plant spacing

24–36".

Soil

Moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter, pH 5.8–6.5.

Light

Full sun; it thrives in heat and humidity. Leaves stay green to rust indoors or in shade and turn deep red in full sun.

Stem length

12–70". Pinching young plants is optional but gives longer, better side branches.

Harvest

Cut once leaves are mature rather than tender, on straight, firm stems that have begun to turn woody.

Hardiness

Perennial in Zones 8–9; grown as an annual elsewhere.

Plant height

40–70".

Scientific name

Hibiscus acetosella

Packet

25 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 2,200 on average.

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