Hibiscus: When will they bloom? Hibiscus Rose Mallow 'Fireball', 1 by MollyMc

MollyMc wrote:
Michelle,

I wish I had taken picture of my other mallow when it made seeds. But let's wing it and you'll be fine.

The picture below is the flower bud. It will bloom and will stay on for about a day then the bloom will close up and fall off when it's ready.

If pollinated successfully, another "bud" will appear in it's place in a few days. At this point it's referred to as a seed pod. This seed pod will turn brown and pop open on its own if you let it. But, before that happens, wait until the brown pod looks crispy and snap it off.