Hibiscus: Wondering how to cross pollinate hardy hibiscus in Ohio, 1 by kljflower

kljflower wrote:
Went out and felt the leaves last night - yes, they do feel velvety. I also noticed like three different leaf shapes. I am going to make a collage with all the blooms in one photo and one with the different shaped leaves. Also, I'm fascinated with the seed formation - how that little nubbin develops into seed pod. Never really paid attention before. My aunt is in Columbus & her daughter is in Dublin so I know where that is - can't wait to be in touch with her today or tomorrow. Any idea of how I would find a botanist? There surely must be a county extension office around here. More later - here is another pic of one of the deeper pink ...