How to Grow Seeds of a Texas Star Hibiscus
The Texas star hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus), also known as the scarlet swamp hibiscus, bears a red flower with petals spaced farther apart than tropical hibiscus. The flowers are short-lived, but many are produced throughout the blooming season, which lasts from summer through fall. The Texas star hibiscus is an easy-to-care-for perennial that grows readily from seed sown directly into the garden in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 11. Wait until all danger of frost has passed to plant the seeds. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place the Texas star seeds in a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for one hour.
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Choose a sunny garden location in which to plant the Texas star hibiscus seed. A planting area that provides all-day sun and shelter from high winds is ideal.
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Amend the soil by mixing in a 3-inch layer of organic compost to a depth of 6 inches. Rake the seed bed so that it is level.
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Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and cover them with a 1/2-inch layer of sand.
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Water the seed bed until the layer of sand is moist, and keep it moist until the seeds germinate, which should occur within three to four weeks.
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