Rose Mallow

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

North Walk

Source of plant

Hallson Gardens

Description

Dark olive green leaves have copper highlights, with the newest leaves emerging coppery purple. The large, maple-like leaves are broadly smooth and form a full, billowy habit. Huge 6-8 flowers open flat and are magenta red in color, more on the pink side of the spectrum than Cranberry Crush™. Each flower has a small, darker red halo with overlapping petals and deeply impressed veins. Flowers are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant, rather than only at the top like some older cultivars. Mars Madness™ is a later blooming Hibiscus and will extend the color of your late summer/early fall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4