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Cranberry hibiscus seeds produce warm-season perennial shrubs with an upright, bushy growth habit and deeply lobed, colorful foliage. These plants are well adapted to tropical and subtropical climates and grow vigorously in warm conditions. Cranberry hibiscus performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and moderate, consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, the plants establish quickly and provide ornamental foliage and seasonal blooms.
Features
- Upright, bushy plant with distinctive lobed foliage
- Adapted to warm, tropical climates
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
- Performs best in well-drained, fertile soil
- Requires full sun and moderate watering
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Hibiscus acetosella
- Common Name (US): Cranberry Hibiscus / False Roselle
- Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental and edible leaf shrub
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial (grown as annual in cooler climates)
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Spring to fall (year-round in warm climates)
- Sowing Season: March to June (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 22–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 1.5–2.5 meters height; 1–1.5 meters spread
- Plant Spacing: 60–90 cm between plants
