How Do You Grow Southern Belle Hibiscus?
Southern Belle hibiscus is easy to grow in full sun and hot, dry conditions. The blooms begin in early summer and continue through September. Use this step-by-step guide to grow the beautiful and hardy Southern Belle Hibiscus, and you’ll have beautiful, 10 1/2-inch blooms the first year. Start the Southern Belle Hibiscus seeds indoors at least 2 months before your last frost. Fill the slots in the seed starting tray with the seed starting mix, and water thoroughly. The soil should be wet but not soaking. Plant the seeds 1/4″ – 1/2″ deep, making sure not to plant them too deep. Place the lid on top of the tray to keep in humidity. Place the tray in a sunny window or in any other warm location, such as the top of the refrigerator, to provide the seeds with warmth. Keep the seeds constantly warm and moist, as they are slow to germinate. Place the seedlings by a southern exposure window as soon as they emerge. Place a grow light above them on rainy days, and at night. They need as much dir
