How Do You Plant Texas Hibiscus Seeds?
The Texas Hibiscus, also known as the Texas Star Hibiscus, an herbaceous perennial shrub native to the southeast United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10. Texas Hibiscus is easily identified by its deep red, star-shaped 6- to 8-inch wide blossoms that typically begin blooming in summer and continue through the fall. Plant Texas Hibiscus in a sunny location and provide it with good drainage and moist growing conditions. To help the process of germination, use a nail file (or a knife) to nick a small section off each seed. Use a good quality sterilized seed-starting mix to fill 3- or 4-inch wide plastic pots. Water each of the pots until you are sure the soil is moistened. Tamp down the soil firmly. Plant two to three Texas Hibiscus seeds per pot. Push each of the seeds about ¼-inch deep. Sprinkle ¼ inch of the seed starting mix gently over the seeds. Mist the surface of the soil generously. Cover the pots securely with plastic wrap. Place the pots on an irrigation tray that
