Hibiscus Seeds, Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
(Hibiscus syriacus) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 5-8.
Hibiscus is often thought of as a tropical flower but amazingly it can be grown in our Northern climate! Rose of Sharon is low maintenance, easy to grow shrub with big floral results! 3-4 inch flowers are abundant and vary from light pinks to fuchsia. Flowers come on mid-late Summer and continue until the coolness of late Autumn.
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 - 8
Edible: Yes, flower petals make a tangy tea or faux pink lemonade.
Size: Medium Shrub
Growth Rate: Medium
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Native Plant: No
Germination: 70 - 90%
Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Rich, moist, well draining soil, but drought tolerant.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak Seeds 24 hrs.
- Plant soaked seeds in pots or a nursery bed using standard potting soil. Heat mats are NOT required & can hinder germination!
- Protect young tree seedlings from slugs, cutworms & rodents. Slugs especially can eat primary leaves as soon as they come up, so be vigilant!
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
