Hibiscus 'Carousel Red Wine'
"Rose mallow"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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£4.99
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£5.99
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Description
There’s something irresistibly theatrical about Hibiscus 'Carousel Red Wine'—a true showstopper among late-summer perennials. With sumptuous, velvety petals in the richest shade of red, each flower spans an impressive 20cm across, opening like satin parasols against a backdrop of deeply toned, almost plum-black foliage. This rose mallow variety brings instant drama to borders and containers, its bold form and exotic appearance suggesting a plant far fussier than it really is. In fact, Hibiscus 'Carousel Red Wine' is a surprisingly accommodating performer, thriving in sunny spots with moist soil, and rewarding minimal effort with weeks of luxurious bloom.
As summer wanes, the sultry tones of Hibiscus 'Carousel Red Wine' take on an almost painterly quality, echoing the warm palette of the season. The contrast of dark leaves and glowing flowers makes it an ideal companion for ornamental grasses or pale perennials that need a little theatre beside them. Whether planted as a statement feature or woven through a mixed border for a touch of tropical flair, Hibiscus 'Carousel Red Wine' delivers both substance and style. It’s one of those plants that, once you grow it, you’ll wonder how your garden ever managed without its flamboyant charm.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hibiscus moscheutos Carousel Red Wine (Tahi61'ᴾᴮᴿ)(Carousel Series)
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Flower colour
Red
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
4 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Bronze, purple
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
No
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Hibiscus 'Carousel Red Wine' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Rose mallow" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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