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Rose of Sharon- Hibiscus Syriacus
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Posted by orcascove 6 Central Ohio (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 08 at 10:47
| Hello all, I am wondering if someone can post a picture of what an IMMATURE Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Syriacus seed pod looks like. I have only been able to find pictures of them once they are mature. Last year I missed gathering the pods before they ruptured, so I only managed to get about 12 seeds all together. I need to see what the immature pods look like, so I can watch them close enough not to miss them again. I have been told that they should look the same but green, but I can't find anything like that, and I know my plants are making pods again already because there are ruptured empty pods there. But the only other thing I can find are what looks like flower buds to me. Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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RE: Rose of Sharon- Hibiscus Syriacus
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Hi orcascove,
I have a little trick that will help you see what the immature pods look like. Look at your bush and find a flower in bloom. Take a bright piece of ribbon or something similar and loosely tie it to the stem below the flower. Just make sure it's loose so as not to damage the stem. Once the flower has been pollinated and falls off, you will still know exactly where the developing seed pod is. You will now be able to watch the pod as it matures and turns from green to brown. Once it turns completely brown, watch for signs that it is starting to break open. It will be ready for you to gather seeds. I don't know how old your bushes are, but trust me, they will produce a lot of seeds. Usually, you can start looking for ripe pods from the end of summer into fall. Hope this helps you out.
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RE: Rose of Sharon- Hibiscus Syriacus
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| BTG - The Rose of Sharon where here when I bought the house, so I have no idea how old they are either (at least 7 years). And since I didn't plant them, they weren't something I knew anything about. But they certainly are pretty. Your information is great. I had no idea that the pods formed where the flower bloom fell off at, now I know where to look. Thanks so much for replying!! |
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