Florida Cranberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Florida Cranberry is a fast-growing tropical shrub grown for its attractive green foliage, small pink flowers, and bright red edible fruits. It is well suited to home gardens, edible landscapes, containers, and hedges in warm climates. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. It is valued for both its ornamental appearance and abundant fruit production.

Features

• Tropical fruiting shrub
• Produces bright red edible berries
• Suitable for home gardens, hedges, and containers
• Adapted to tropical and subtropical climates
• Attractive green foliage with pink flowers
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for edible and ornamental landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus acetosella (commonly marketed as Florida Cranberry)
• Common Name (US): Florida Cranberry / Cranberry Hibiscus
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Fruiting Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C) in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 4-8 feet tall, 3-6 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart