Hibiscus Blackberry Merlot PP 33498 Mukdenia Rhodophiala bifida 'Red Baron' is

Rhodophiala bifida 'Red Baron' is our 2020 introduction of a fascinating seed strain of oxblood lily that we got from California's Bill the Bulb Baron

Arundo donax is also a great cut for flower arrangements

While some catalogs report this strain as 100% true

The flat evergreen rosettes to 6" wide have unusually crinkled leaves

Wade Mahlke

Hibiscus Blackberry Merlot PP 33498 Mukdenia Rhodophiala bifida 'Red Baron' isHibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' is the latest new introduction from the groundbreaking hardy hibiscus work at Walters Gardens. This replacement for the wonderful Hibiscus 'Heartthrob' sports very dark green foliage and 8" wide, heavily corrugated flowers with overlapping petals and a much darker black red color than its predecessor. The well shaped and exceedingly sturdy clumps of Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' reach 4. 5' tall x 4' wide. Maintenance: