Thick, leathery foliage in a luscious, wine-purple colour!
Huge, 20 cm flowers in pure red positively glow against the richest purple foliage in the genus—and the more sun it gets, the darker the foliage becomes! Its saucerlike flower form has a tropical feel, but this easy-care hibiscus is hardy enough for even the cooler climate gardeners to enjoy. The award-winning Midnight Marvel produces buds all along the stem and attracts butterflies. Growing 120 cm tall and spreading 120–150 cm, this bee-friendly, compact variety is just the thing for a bolder sunny border. Emerges later in spring than most perennials.