I want to save seeds from this but after each bloom dies it falls off along with seed pod. I find them on the ground, soggy from the sprinklers. Is this normal and if so, do I pick them up and dry them? Will the seeds still form this way?
Help-Hardy Hibiscus seed saving
I need to know the same thing. Help.
Nope...you have to wait for the seed pods to ripen, they will turn brown on the bush, and you harvest them..they will have already dried, and started to open to drop the precious load...clip them then and store or plant...needs stratification.
"eyes"
Thank you. Pods are still green. Will watch for the brown.
You're welcome...
"eyes"
Thank you, eyes. I also asked the question on GW site and someone said that they are dropping off because they aren't getting pollinated so I am going to try to pollinate the next flowers that form and see if that helps.
I only have one hibiscus making seed right now, a small species. Here's what it looks like after the flower is gone.
And if the sepals are opened up, you can see the seed capsule inside (still green at this point). After it's ripe and starts to open up, seeds can be removed.
Oh, and here's what my Heartleaf Hibiscus flower looks like.
Those are so beautiful Linda, mine is blooming now too, but I am removing the seed pods so I can have more flowers. I will let the seed mature later toward the end or summer.
Jo, I also have seed pods on the Texas Star. If I remove them while they are still green will the seed still be viable?
Christi
No Christi, they have to be brown and dry, before they are ready.