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'Maple Sugar'
Plant in sun or partial shade
36 - 60
Hibiscus acetosella
Rating:
Not Available Online
Features
Very textural, burgundy-black, maple leaf-shaped foliage; infrequent burgundy blooms; very heat tolerant
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Deer Resistant
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
Red
Foliage Color:
Black/Purple
Garden Height:
36 - 60"; Tall
Spacing:
18 - 24"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.
Plant Needs
Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Late Summer
Hardy Temp:
28°F (-2°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
A tropical beauty for containers or beds
Patent Information
'Maple Sugar' Hibiscus acetosella USPP16,286, CCOPF
Growing Tips
Pinching will encourage branching. If plants begin to outgrow their area they can be cut back at any time to shape and contain growth.
| Year | Award | Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Performer | Kansas State University |
| 2005 | Flame Proof | Dallas Arboretum |
| 2006 | Way Hot 100 | Garden Design |
| 2009 | People's Choice Honorable Mention | Louisiana - Hammond Research Station |
| 2005 | Garden Writers Top Choices | Nordic Nurseries |
| 2007 | Top 10 | Mississippi State University |
| 2008 | Top Performer in Ground | Kansas State University |
| 2008 | Top Performer in Containers | Kansas State University |
| 2006 | Field Day Top Pick | Dallas Arboretum |
| 2009 | Prairie Star | Kansas State University |
| 2009 | Top Performer | Kansas State University |
| 2005 | Top Pick | Dallas Arboretum |
