Hibiscus sabdariffa 'Red Cocktail'

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Hibiscus sabdariffa ‘Red Cocktail’ is a striking, heat-loving plant with decorative red-tinted stems and deeply lobed, fresh green to reddish leaves. The cream-yellow flowers with a dark red centre are followed by fleshy, bright red calyces, which are the most valued part of the plant.

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These calyces are used to make refreshing drinks, tea, and syrups with a lightly sour, fruity flavour — known from hibiscus tea and summer cocktails. The plant is originally tropical and prefers a sunny, sheltered location.

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‘Red Cocktail’ combines ornamental value with culinary uses and adds an exotic, colourful touch to the garden or greenhouse.