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5 seeds
PLANTING
Hibiscus moscheutos
Perennial, zone 5-9
Germination:10-30 days,soaking seeds overnight aids germination
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures are 70-80F
Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface andlightly cover
Starting Indoors:Start indoors10-12 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-80F soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 24-36 apart
Sowing Outdoors:Direct sowing is not recommended
Growth Habit:Upright, branching
Height and Width:24-36″ by 24-36″
Spacing:24-36” apart
Light Needs: Sun
Soil Needs:Fertile,well-drained
Approximate days to flower from seed:120-130 days
Uses:Bedding plant and containers
Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Mulch to maintain the soil moisture. Water well during dry spells. Hibiscus is slow to emerge from the ground in the spring. Pinch back new shoots to encourage more branching. Deadhead to keep the plant tidy looking.
