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Rose of Sharon and Hibiscus Question

16 years ago

I have traded for a bunch of Rose of Sharon and Hibiscus. I understand the difference between them, but don't know how to tell if any of them are hardy. Should I assume that they aren't unless it specifically says that? Or will I have no way of knowing unless I can trace the seeds back to the person I received them from? A few are named, but they mostly just list the bloom color.

Thanks!

Diana

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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
16 years ago
Diana, The Rose of Sharon (flat maybe a little hairy seeds) will for sure be hardy in your area.

Most likely the other hibiscus (round ball seeds) are hardy to your area. Do they have names on them maybe? I'm doubting it...

A Manihot (sometimes called a yellow hibiscus) is not hardy except in zones 7a-10.

Now if you happen to have any that are tropical, I know nothing about them...or if they even make seed. I'm thinking they have to be hand pollinated, and they are not nearly as commonly traded/shared here as the hardier ones are.

Anyone know about tropical hib seeds...what they look like maybe?

Sue
ollierose
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks Sue!

Here's what they are labeled as (the info in parenthesis is what I found online, which I guess I could have done to begin with!!)

Rose of Sharon - Lavender with Burgundy Eye (no info really, but assume it will be hardy in my zone)
Rose of Sharon - Blue Silk (no info, I think this may be blue satin; if so, it should be hardy in my zone)
Rose of Sharon - Blue Satin (hardy in my zone)
Rose of Sharon - Diana (hardy in my zone)
Althea Minerva - Pink with Burgandy (hardy in my zone)
Hibiscus - Texas Star Red (hardy in my zone)
Hibiscus - Sunset Manihot Abelmoschus (some sites say annual, some say hardy for my zone)
Hibiscus - Cannabinus (some sites say annual, some say hardy for my zone)
Hibiscus - Hardy Pink (I assume it will be hardy in my zone)
Hibiscus - Vintage Pinot Grigio, White with Pink Edges and Center (hardy in my zone)
Hibiscus - Dark Pink (don't know!)
Hibiscus - Crown Jewels (hardy in my zone)
Hibiscus - Texas Star (hardy in my zone, does this come in colors other than red?)
Hibiscus - Manihot Yellow (some sites say annual, some say hardy for my zone)
Hibiscus - Light Pink (not sure!)
Hibiscus - Flower of an Hour, Light Pink/Tan with Maroon Eyes (
Hibiscus - Dark Pink, Solid Round Petals (any thoughts?)

After looking, I believe that I have some duplicates! I need to decide which ones to start!

Diana
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