Mine just started blooming well a couple of weeks ago. It's got a couple of dried seed pods already, but I'm not sure they'll come true because:

I also have the red Texas Star nearby which I grew from rustled seed. It's just blooming this year for the first time and doesn't seem to be setting seed pods. I'm a bit curious about that, but wonder if it's cross-pollinated by one of my others that it won't set seed?

I also have a large dinner plate red with divided leaves that never sets seed. I'm not sure what it's breeding/variety is, but assume it's a sterile hybrid as well. Someone thought it might be "Fireball."

I also have a Blue River White. It's only had about 3 blooms, and I know it's a hybrid, so I don't expect it to set seed.

So, I guess the moral of the story is: I have a white Texas Star sold to me as "Summer Snow," that's set seed that I'm willing to send, but I can't make any guarantees that the flowers will be white (my red Texas Star didn't bloom in its first year from seed, so it could be 2 years before you knew what you had).

But, I'm willing to take stem cuttings for you. I just never have propagated hibiscus before from anything other than seed. If you give me some dummy-proof instructions, I'm happy to try to send some cuttings either now, or when it gets cooler!

Bobbi

that is very generous of you bobbi = )

is there anything on my trade list that interests you? ive got some other hibiscus seeds that you might like.

I'll be honest with you, I'm miserable at propagating cuttings or seeds. It seems that the kids, swim practice, etc. make me miss regular waterings and a bunch of stuff I have in pots suffers horribly!

I'll be happy to send the seeds if you send me your address. What I read about propagating hibiscus is to take 8 inch cuttings, strip the lower leaves and place 4 inches in a sandy starting mix with or without rooting hormone. One site said she had 75% success. I'll take a few cuttings, wrap them in moist paper towels and try sending them your way. Is early next week a good time, or would you rather wait til it cools off a bit?

I'd rather not publish my e-mail address here, but I think you can send me an e-mail if you click on my name. That should be secure to not reveal your e-mail/snail mail address publicly either.

thanks so much bobbi! that is very generous of you. i sent you an email. =)

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