Hibiscus 'Vintage Wine' has deep red flowers that open from nearly black buds. The petals have a crinkled texture.  The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant, rather than only at the top like some older cultivars. The plant grows to 4 feet high and blooms in mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 4 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant “marshmallow.” The sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family was used at one time to make marshmallow confections.