I have pink swirl that I started from seed I received in a trade. It is the largest flower I have, 8-10" white/pale pink with pink deepening at the edges & vivid deep pink/red eye. I have other hibiscus that have relatively large flowers, 6" or so in deep red & bright pink if you are interested in those. If you would like to trade, I would love your daylily seeds Lexington Ave.

Princealbert and all, life is so funny at times. As I watered all plants...seeing and checking how many of those gorgeous pink swirls I got growing...I also checked the one I bought at the sales rack at Lowes a few weeks ago for almost 6 bucks...can you guess what one of em is? YUPP roflmao But I did buy the red one too. They also had the white one but it was not on sale yet and cost almost 13 dollars. Lucy

Hello Rachel, Fist thing I would stop misting the seedling as it promote mildew and various fungus. just keep the soil moist, but don't let it get to wet and let it dry out some between watering, but don't let it get to dry either. Perennial hibiscus is prone to damp off and root rot. I get around this by using Hydrogen peroxide at a 3 to 1 mix three parts water to one part hydrogen peroxide. I would also keep the seedlings in the 4" pots till they are about a foot tall so that they have a good root system. I would also harden them off so that they can be put in the sunlight move them is a area that gets a little sun light then move then in a couple of days to a arear that gets more light. One thing about the seedlings is that they may not be the same as the parent plants, but the will still be very nice plants. Soaking the seeds before planting them will help the germinate I would at first soak them some in a mild solution of bleach water to kill any fugus and soften the seed coat, then rise the seeds and soak the seeds in a three to one hydrogen peroxide water mix this will help them germinate better and keep any fungus or mildew from forming on the seeds. Oh yes keep the seeds warm while they are soaking this will help them to germinate also. I hope that this is of some help and that you have good luck with them. George W. Z5 mo.

Collect the seeds before the 'cranesbill' part curls back and expels the seeds, but after the pod is dry. The timing can be tricky. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place. Chill or freeze seed for 4-6 weeks to help break their dormancy. Sow the seeds 1/2" deep and keep moist. Most varieties will bloom the second year from seed.