Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield' (Red-leaved hibiscus 'Red Shield')

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Plant out after danger of frost has passed. Drought and heat tolerant. In mild areas, cut back and mulch in winter. In colder areas, treat as an annual or overwinter indoors.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

H1, H2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic