Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds old fronds should be removed

old fronds should be removed before new growth emerges to showcase the fresh foliage and maintain the plant's tidy appearance

but they are ready to grow and bloom

as the oak-shaped leaves transition to rich burgundy-red in fall and eventually drop to reveal handsome cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark that provides striking winter architecture

The near-black foliage creates knockout contrast when paired with plants sporting lighter tones: think golden grasses

The cultivar transforms into a complete carpet of color during its peak flowering display from April through May

Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds old fronds should be removedWe absolutely love this native rose mallow Hibiscus because it is simply and truly a show stopper. Coming in at 4 tall and wide, the deep dark green bronze foliage with maple like leaves is gorgeous on its own. Then the blooms come, and you realize that gorgeous foliage, it's simply a backdrop for what's to come. Large bright green buds emerge and explode into 8 9 hot red blooms that stay with the plant from midsummer to fall. The symmetry, the shape