Shows how versatile the Cranberry Hibiscus is in the locations that you can plant it to bring colour

(1/5) Shows how versatile the Cranberry Hibiscus is in the locations that you can plant it to bring colour

Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella)

(2/5) Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) By Hermann Luyken [CC0] (Photo Credits)

The display sign in epicurious southbank gardens about the benefits of growing Cranberry Hibiscus

(3/5) The display sign in epicurious southbank gardens about the benefits of growing Cranberry Hibiscus

Close up of the leaves of the Cranberry Hibiscus

(4/5) Close up of the leaves of the Cranberry Hibiscus

Cranberry Hibiscus can easily be trained into a hedge when growing a few together. The colour can be a great addition to your backyard

(5/5) Cranberry Hibiscus can easily be trained into a hedge when growing a few together. The colour can be a great addition to your backyard

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Hibiscus - Cranberry

Hibiscus acetosella
Fruit Trees > Perennial vegetables > Hibiscus - Cranberry
A very nutritious vegetable. The young leaves have a pleasantly tart flavour, and eaten either raw or cooked, they retain their colour. The leaves contain oxalic acid, and should only be eaten once a week. Unlike Aibika, it is not particularly mucilaginou... Read More
Other Names: African rosemallow, false roselle, maroon mallow, Florida cranberry

$14.90

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We previously had the most to buy in Jul and Aug. With limited quantities for sale in other months.

Specifications of Hibiscus - Cranberry

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

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Hibiscus - Cranberry Reviews & Tips

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Sandy
★★★★★ 2y ago

KALLANGUR, QLD, Australia

Hibiscus - Cranberry

I purchased this plant as a splash of colour in my soon to be built garden.

Sundee Campbell
6y ago

Kekaha, HI

Cranberry Hibiscus

Prune to increase foliage. Remove lower branches to create the look of a Japanese maple tree for tropical climates.

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