Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.Decorative, deeply cut foliage with maple-leaf appearance, rich color, and sturdy branches. Ideal for late summer and fall arrangements. Primarily grown for use as cut flower foliage, the vigorous, drought- and heat-tolerant plants are also suitable for containers and landscaping. The abundant color and tall stature make Mahogany Splendor a lovely backdrop in the garden or patio. NOTE: If grown indoors or in part shade, foliage will be green to rust in color; the mahogany color develops fully in full sun. Also known as red-leaf hibiscus, false roselle, African rose mallow, and cranberry hibiscus. Tropical, herbaceous perennial in Zones 8a–9b. Tender perennial or annual in all other growing zones. Ht. 40-70". Avg. 2,200 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 3-5 days at 70-76°F (21-24°C)
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost, covering seed lightly. Transplant out after danger of frost has passed. Hibiscus is a heat-loving crop and benefits from use of a soil warming mulch, such as black plastic or black solar mulch.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. Hibiscus thrives in heat and humidity so is best grown in full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 48-70".
PLANT SPACING: 24-36".
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 8-9.
STEM LENGTH: 12-70". Pinching is not required but if plants are pinched at a young stage, lateral branches will benefit greatly in length and quality.
HARVEST: For cut foliage, harvest once leaves are mature (not tender) and the stems are straight, firm, and at least slightly woody.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well drained but moist soil with high organic matter. Preferred pH of 5.8-6.5.
NOTE: Foliage will have green/ rust tones in the greenhouse, but mature to burgundy in full sun outdoors.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hibiscus acetosella
ALTERNATE NAMES: False Roselle, African Rose Mallow
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We sell only viable plants seeds online, and test germination of our seeds from time to time. So we will not be able to refund for seeds that clients fail to germinate, unless we are convinced that it's truly problem of our seeds.
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Shipping is an additional 15-29 business days depending on location. Shipping time will be provided at checkout.
Returns
If seeds fail to leave China, we will refund your payment 100%. But if seeds fail to reach you due to customs problem on your side which we were not informed in advance, we will not be able to bear any loss, and no refund will be made.
We sell only viable plants seeds online, and test germination of our seeds from time to time. So we will not be able to refund for seeds that clients fail to germinate, unless we are convinced that it's truly problem of our seeds.
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Please send us an email: seedspay@gmail.com and be as detailed as possible while filling in the information.
After submission, We will reply to you within 24 hours. Please be patient.
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CHARGEBACKS & DISPUTES
Please contact us by email before opening a merchant chargeback or payment dispute, as we can generally resolve the issue before that takes place. Any chargebacks and disputes disable our ability to issue refunds or credits due to funds being frozen.
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REFUND, EXCHANGE AND RETURN
Customers have the right to request a refund/ return/ exchange within 14 days from the delivery date. Our Customer Service team will offer the best solutions for specific situations.
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