What's the best way to re-seed a perennial hibiscus?

Question

I have a wonderful bright red perennial hibiscus with 10 inch diameter flowers. After each flower dies, there is a large seed left in the flower pod. Can I start these in the house and plant out in late spring or should I plant them directly into the soil outside? If outside, should I plant them in fall or spring??

Answer 1

Allow the seeds to dry on the plant. The seed coat of Hibiscus must be scarified. Either puncture the coat with a needle or use sandpaper or a file to scuff it up. You can soak the seeds in warm water for 1 hour before planting. Plant in spring. Do not plant seeds any deeper that 2 times their diameter. Yes, you can start indoors and transplant later.

Answer 2

I've never tried it from seed, but I do know that if your plant is mature and large enough you can divide it in the spring.
It is definitely worth a try though.
Good Luck

Answer 3

try using a cutting from the bloomed flower. that's what my husband does. it takes a while to root, but it works. especially if you have a rooting supplement. look it up online...hibiscus cuttings.
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