Hi Mary. I winter sowed my white Rose of Sharon last year and they did very well. I put them out March 15 and they were up by the middle of April. Marg

Thanks Marg,

I guess that's what I should try once I get my hands on some seed.

Mary

I wintersowed a true hibiscus two years ago, had very good germination, and flowers last summer. I was quite surprised and I am trying some seeds of the luna series this year. I had two bought ones in my gardens for two years, but one died last year. I think it had something to do with my soil becoming cat litter, if you know what I mean.

About drying out, my hibiscus are planted in the ground so that's not a problem for me. However, if you could get hold of some 'Soil Moist' granules, they work great for keeping moisture in pots. They are a polymer which absorb large quantities of water - look like a gelatinous mass when fully wet, but it works very well. I got mine at a nursery out past Kanata - don't remember the name. But it should be available from some of the catalogues by now.

I just throw them on the ground over wintwer and they germinate with no problem.