Rose Mallow Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the rose mallow hibiscus seeds 1/4" deep. For spring planting, mix the Hibiscus Militaris seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, sow rose mallow hibiscus seeds 1/4" deep in a flat or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 80-85 degrees F until germination. Keep the seedlings evenly moist. When the weather has warmed and the seedlings are well established, transplant outdoors.
Growing: In their first seasons of development, these young plants need consistent moisture for healthy growth. Mature plants can adapt to some drought or excess moisture. In general, this plant will produce the best results in moist, rich soil and adapts well to marshy or consistently wet soil. Pinch back the growing stems in spring to produce a bushier, more compact plant. Deadhead spent blossoms to prolong blooming. When the plant dies back at the end of the season, cut it down to several inches above the ground. Provide a thick layer of mulch for protection over winter, especially if the ground freezes. In cooler climates the plant tends to be slow to emerge in the spring, often not appearing until early summer. These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After flowering, this plant will produce papery light brown seed pods that contain fuzzy, round brown seeds. Remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Open the papery pods and shake out the Hibiscus Militaris seed inside. Store the rose mallow hibiscus seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Halberd Leaved Swamp Mallow, Soldier Rose Mallow
Latin Name: Hibiscus militaris
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 2,500
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 50 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Deer Resistant
Marsh side color
For us the wet edge of a path has always been a little dull. The moisture tolerance of these beauties is handy during the rainy season, when moist becomes wet or even flowing water. They carry the strong stems high and bloom profusely when others are waterlogged.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the rose mallow hibiscus seeds 1/4" deep. For spring planting, mix the Hibiscus Militaris seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, sow rose mallow hibiscus seeds 1/4" deep in a flat or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 80-85 degrees F until germination. Keep the seedlings evenly moist. When the weather has warmed and the seedlings are well established, transplant outdoors.
Growing: In their first seasons of development, these young plants need consistent moisture for healthy growth. Mature plants can adapt to some drought or excess moisture. In general, this plant will produce the best results in moist, rich soil and adapts well to marshy or consistently wet soil. Pinch back the growing stems in spring to produce a bushier, more compact plant. Deadhead spent blossoms to prolong blooming. When the plant dies back at the end of the season, cut it down to several inches above the ground. Provide a thick layer of mulch for protection over winter, especially if the ground freezes. In cooler climates the plant tends to be slow to emerge in the spring, often not appearing until early summer. These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After flowering, this plant will produce papery light brown seed pods that contain fuzzy, round brown seeds. Remove the pods and spread them out to dry. Open the papery pods and shake out the Hibiscus Militaris seed inside. Store the rose mallow hibiscus seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Halberd Leaved Swamp Mallow, Soldier Rose Mallow
Latin Name: Hibiscus militaris
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 2,500
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 50 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Marsh side color
For us the wet edge of a path has always been a little dull. The moisture tolerance of these beauties is handy during the rainy season, when moist becomes wet or even flowing water. They carry the strong stems high and bloom profusely when others are waterlogged.