Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds but does tend to emerge

but does tend to emerge later in the spring than most other perennial plants

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

Try growing them in containers too so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet

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

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

Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds but does tend to emergeWe 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