Hibiscus Seeds

Hibiscus Seeds

Executive Summary about Hibiscus Seeds by Kent Pinkerton

There are many hibiscus enthusiasts out there today developing new breeds of hibiscus, as well as improving the seeds of the existing species of hibiscus.

The most important part to producing a good hibiscus seed is to have a good supply of fresh pollen. After the flowers have been pollinated it is important to place a label around the stem of the plant.

After a few days, if your pollination is successful, the seed pods will begin to mature and the flower will begin to fall off leaving behind only the stem and the base of the flower. You should pay close attention to these pods due to the fact that once they mature they will begin to turn brown and open up. If you let it open without supervision the seeds will fall off and be lost.

When storing the seeds you should make sure that the containers do not have any moisture inside them. These seeds will then be ready to be planted and make beautiful flowers.

Wonderful World of Hibiscus

Executive Summary about Hibiscus Seeds by Carole Nixon

Hibiscus are remarkable for the magnitude and elegant colors of their flowers, which appear very similar to those of the Hollyhock of China.

Hibiscus Trionum (Venice mallow, or flower of an hour)

The flower is composed of 5 petals, which spread open at the top. The lower part forming an open bell shaped flower. These have dark purple bottoms, but are of a pale sulphur color above. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown where the plants are designed to remain, for they do not bear transplanting well.

Syrian Mallow

This elegant shrub grows six or seven feet high, with many branches. The leaves are large, deeply cut into several divisions, of a cheerful green, and delicate texture. There are several varieties differing in the color of their flowers. One has white flowers, with a purple centre, another has yellow. Some have several shades of purple, with white, and a black centre. Some of rose color and white, with a purple centre.

Abelmoschus Manihot (formerly Hibiscus manihot, Sunset muskmallow and Sunset Hibiscus)

Each flower lasts for only a short time and the flowers bloom continuously one after another right through the season. Enjoys the full sun to part shade and is best propagated from cuttings.

Hibiscus Africanus

The petals are of a very pale yellow or rich cream color, and the blotch at the base of each is of a very rich reddish brown. It requires a light sandy soil and when it comes up, it may either be thinned out and tied up, or left to flower as it grows.

Hibiscus Cannabinus

The flowers are large, yellow with purple bottoms. Propagation is by seed, and it likes slightly moist, well drained soil, and a partially shaded position. Can be grown in pots.

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