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Hardy Hibiscus....when?

vera_eastern_wa

14 years ago

When should I expect to see growth from these? I planted 3 H. moscheutos and 2 Texas Star, but have yet to see growth. Are these dead or just very slow to show?

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albertar
14 years ago
Vera,
All hibiscus are the last things that pop up on my perennial beds, but well worth the wait.

Alberta
vera_eastern_wa
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks Alberta!

Finally started seeing some emergence starting around June 5th. Seems only 2 H. moscheutos and 1 H. coccinea lived. I did plant out the wintersown plants kinda late. opps! Will be sure to get my new seedling planted earlier this year...I got just one seedlings from 'Moy Grande' to germinate and don't want to lose it. Will be interesting to see what color it turns out to be :)

Vera

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