need help please
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 8:54 AM PST
I discovered a beautiful hardy hibiscus growing in my neighbors yard. I asked her if I could harvest the seeds from it. PROBLEM??? can anyone give me a clear description of the pod and how to harvest, or possibly a picture of a ripe seed pod? I have 4 areas it would look great in and don't want to screw it up. Thanks!! Sass 
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 9:37 AM PST
I'm not sure...If they are similar to Rose of Sharon then the pods are pretty obvious. Look at the base where the flowers bloomed- on Rose of Sharon they look like brown buds. |
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 10:13 AM PST
I don't recall every seeing a seed pod on a hibiscus bush. Rose of Sharon is a little different. The Hibiscus flower just falls off-stem and all. Best to take a soft wood cutting and try to root it. |
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 10:21 AM PST
Here is a pix of a seed pod from Daves Garden. You have to wait until they get really dry before pulling them off. Some people say you can shake the pod and if you hear the seeds rattle it is ready. If you pull them too soon they will not be viable and may get moldy. I have some hardy hibiscus that are bush form and they will not make seed pods very often, the pod just dries up and falls off before making seed. If you would like some of the seed from hibiscus that I have send me a PM with your address. Linda B from SC Attachments:  |
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 12:17 PM PST
You know, I have had one large hibiscus and 2 -3 others for many,many years, and just don't ever remember seeing a seed pod! I'll have to look more closely. It seems that everything that makes flowers should have a seed-right? Never even thought about it. I do know that my large hibiscus has been in the same place for 11 years, and I don't have any new little bushes coming up. Mmm? |
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 3:18 PM PST
Thanks Linda! Also, I have the seeds going out in the morning mail to you and Fairygarden. I went over for a closer look at her hibiscus, and there are definite seed pods. I will have to keep an eye out on them. Linda, if you do have some seeds, I would love some. The gardens are taking many wonderful detours from the original plan. Thanks for all the help all! Sass |
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Posted: Aug/08/2008 8:33 PM PST
The seed pods are easy to spot once they turn dark. They form where the bloom drops from the bush. I have a few of the white hibiscus seed and more of the deep pink ones. If anyone wants them PM me your address and I will send them to you. |
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Posted: Aug/18/2008 6:46 PM PST
i have several hibicious bushes do you sow the seeds in ground how you do it i have white pink ill share somebody tell me how to do it i have 10 bushes |
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Posted: Aug/19/2008 6:16 AM PST
My mother always did it the old-timey way. She'd just scatter the seeds around in the beds where she wanted them and just let nature take its course. She always has success with her flowers and plants. My husband and I, however, put ours in pots to get them started. We used to always collect the seeds from the pods in late summer. |
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Posted: Aug/26/2008 3:21 PM PST
Maggie, I'd love some Dinner Plate Hibiscus seeds. I'll pay you for them. We recently moved to a new town when I first noticed these beautiful bushes. I was shocked to learn they're from the hibiscus family as winters are brutal here. I planted a wegelia bush last year, but it did not survive the winter. I'm not an educated gardner (yet!). Let me know what I owe you and I'll send the funds and my mailing info. Thank you. Valere D. Upstate NY |
