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Originally Posted by braingonebad
Mrs D, have you ever sprouted hibiscus seeds? I gathered seed from my Disco Belles Hibiscus (hardy) and I'd love to try growing them. Any tips?
Also, I ordered a set of 5 hardy hibiscus in pinks, reds and a white. These are supposed to go (from smallest) about 4' to (tallest) 5 or 6'! YAY! Gonna plant them in the new bed toward the side of the road where people walk past all the time.
I was thinking of underplanting with either snapdragons or petunias. |
I had to look this one up.
It appears that the seed coat on these seeds is thick.
I found some gardeners on the net and they recommend:
1) soak overnight in water then push into your seed starting mix and cover. 2-3 weeks.
OR
2) lightly sandpaper with very fine sandpaper, the outer coat and do the same.
If you do not prepare the seed, it can take 2 to 3 months to
germinate.
Transplant when there are 4 true leaves.
This is what Thompson Morgan says to do:
http://www.tmseeds.com/product/6715.html
I've never done them, but I have done other seeds with tough coats. Daylily is one example. Iris is another.
There is a way to overwinter the seeds outside, but I think that time has passed.
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