The second hibiscus bloomed finally! I'm extremely surprised that it's a solid, clear yellow like this. The parents weren't anything like this. So, there they are. I've contacted everyone so far that's contacted me I believe. If you've already reached out to me and somehow I missed you (and I'm sorry), please send me a reminder. If not, there are still some cuttings available.

I only have 15 or 20 seeds of each for trade. I will just be mailing these in some paper towels in a white envelope. The hibiscus seeds should be okay, I hope the hyacinth beans make it as well. Wanted: Any kind of Dahlias Swamp Milkweed Campanula Siberian Wallflower Let me know what you have!

oooo I adore Hibiscus. Can I send you $20 and you send me lots? =) I'm in Toronto. Karen

Linda, thank you so much for the follow-up. Very helpful. I lost 100% of the cuttings I started in pure Perlite. I'm not nearly as gung-ho on Perlite as I was a couple months ago. I'm going to try a vermiculite or mix next time. I would still love to know if hibiscus need or "appreciate" afternoon shade, or if they "appreciate" sun just as much, LOL! I always thought they were a full-sun-all-day plant. I would still also love to know, if anyone amends their hibiscus soil, exactly what they use? What is "potting compost"? Who makes it or what does it say on the bag? What does the bag look like - what am I looking for? I'm very familiar with compost in general but sometimes these mixed terms get me. Are we talking Black Kow? Mushroom compost? Chicken manure? Worm casings? Fish fertilizer? Or something else? I sure do appreciate your time and response. Thanks! Carol This post was edited by love_the_yard on Fri, Jun 21, 13 at 17:05