Hibiscus coccineus

Germination

Sow indoors at any time. Prior to sowing soak seed for 1-2 hours in hot, not boiling, water. Sow 1-2mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 21°C. Germination takes 30-90 days approx. Even under ideal conditions germination can be erratic. Can be grown under glass in spring. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on. If planting out do so when well grown and after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers any average moist-wet soil in full or partial sun. Plants become leggy in too much shade. Protect from cold weather with a deep winter mulch.

Cultivation

Prune down to ground level each year as the plant will grow back stronger and thicker.