Mars Madness Hibiscus
Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'
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Mars Madness Hibiscus is a vigorous woody perennial with a mounding habit maple-like, dark olive green foliage that emerges coppery purple. The huge deep cerise flowers bloom from midsummer into fall attracting butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
SE Native, Rose Mallow Hybrid |
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Height: |
4'- 5' |
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Spread: |
5' - 7’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation. Potential issues include canker, rust, leaf spot, and occasional insects. Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked. Leaf scorch will happen if soils dry out
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
IMAGES: Perennial Plant Association, Hibiscus Mars Madness bred by Walters Garden
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.