Hibiscus: ID please!?, 1 by bigbubbles

bigbubbles wrote:
Mike......They seem to start blooming in Sept. when it "cools down to under 100." Bloom continually thru Nov until first freeze. As bloom fall off, there's a seed pod growing on the stem. I have a bag full from last year. I convinced the people who wanted to try seeds to just take a cutting also. A lot quicker gratification....and they'll get their own seed pods the following year.

Guess I set the photo up backwards, but right to left...the bloom falls off, then the pod begins to grow, and finally the dried pod.... each with many seeds. I have to say, I've never tried to grow them from seed. It's too easy to propagate from cuttings. If you'd like to try fresh seeds, though, I'll let some dry on the big tree. I don't know if the ones I kept from last year are viable, but there's still a sack full.