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locoboy0712 Miami, FL(Zone 10b) Oct 20, 2010

Hi, a friend gave me some Rose of Sharon Hibiscus seeds and I'd like to know if it would happily grow and live here in Miami (zone 10b). I also have a tropical hibiscus and is doing great but not all hibiscuses (?) are the same and that's why I'm asking.

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hortman2 Schaumburg, IL Oct 26, 2010

Good question locoboy0712. You are correct. Not all hibiscus are the same.
Tropical hibiscus(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and Rose of Sharon(Hibiscus syriacus)
are different species. Your tropical hibiscus loves it there in Miami. Unfortunately,
Rose of Sharon won't be as happy. The southern end of its habitat is zone 9, about
Orlando on north. But don't throw them out. Nothing is set in stone, as I say.
Give them a try and see what happens. Keep me posted on the result. Good luck.

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locoboy0712 Miami, FL(Zone 10b) Nov 06, 2010

Hortman2: well It sprouted about 2 weeks ago and it's doing pretty well it already has 2 true leaves but still very small and very very slow growth rate. RIght now we have weather in the 50's and I don't know if it'll help it or slow it.

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