PlantFiles Pictures: Confederate Rose, Cotton Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis), 1 by SandPiper

SandPiper wrote:
Carole....That is what I do. I usually don't get them all to root, but out of about 20 (I put some in seperate jars) you will have good luck with a few beginning to put tiny roots on and then begin to leaf before spring. Don't plant them until they look pretty healthy and all fear of any frost is gone. Another important thing is to make certain that the stalks have the sectioned portion under water, as this is where they root. I am attaching a picture of the section of mine showing a leaf beging to grow. This is the part that should be underwater to root. I just add fresh water when the water has evaporated down a lot. By spring the water will look awful, but results will be well worth it! I know this works because I have been doing it every fall through the winter..... Hope this helps. It does have the most beautiful flower on it.