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I originally obtained these single pink hibiscus seeds from my family in Chicago. The flowers add the look of the tropics to your garden, and are perennial from zones 4 to 10. The flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies. Hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii, and the national flower of Malaysia.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Hibiscus moscheutos |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 2 Months |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) |
Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From softwood cuttings, Scarify seed before sowing |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |