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Key characteristics

Family: Malvaceae
Height: 4 to 5 feet
Width: 4 to 5 feet
Flower color: Bright red
Foliage color: Deep burgundy to dark purple
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate to high
Maintenance: Moderate; prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead stems
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Shrubs

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

Midnight Marvel Rose Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel' is a deciduous shrub admired for its rich, burgundy-colored foliage and large, vibrant flowers. Blooming from mid-summer into early fall, the plant produces brilliant red, dinner-plate-sized flowers that stand out beautifully against its dark leaves. The blooms are long-lasting, adding dramatic color to gardens and landscapes during the late growing season.

This cultivar is a hybrid developed in North America, combining the hardiness of native hibiscus species with enhanced ornamental qualities.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate to high

Bloom time

Summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Tickseed · Russian sage · Potentilla · Fountain grass · Basket-of-gold · Lily of the Nile

Design tip

The combination of enormous red flowers and burgundy foliage gives ‘Midnight Marvel’ considerable visual weight. Balance its bold scale with finer-textured grasses or airy perennials, creating contrast without introducing additional large flowers that compete for attention.