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WANTED: Hibiscus acetosella (edible burgundy hibiscus) seeds

dirtygardener73

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I cross-posted this on the hibiscus forum as well. I need H. acetosella seeds, as none of mine came up. I have Hibiscus sabdariffa, double purple datura and white fragrant datura seeds to trade. Please email me with any offers. Thanks!

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crueltyfre77

8 years ago

I have many of these shrubs and can give you lots of large cuttings which root very, very, easily. I'm in NW Hillsborough...I think you've been to the swaps that use to be at my house?? I haven't been active on the site here in years, just now getting back to it.

Lori

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dirtygardener73
Original Author
8 years ago
I'm still looking for these.
CrosStitching
8 years ago
I have a couple of these plants growing in the yard but they're on the small side now. They self seed for me every year and I'll save some seeds for you if you don't find any before then.
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dirtygardener73
Original Author
8 years ago
Lori, sorry it took me so long to reply. I forgot I had put this here. I only went to swaps in Cape Coral and one in Osprey, I believe. Were any of those yours? I'm in Gainesville now, so not very close to you.
dirtygardener73
Original Author
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Crueltyfre77 - there is no way to contact you. You can PM me if you want.
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Well, I've replied to both of you, but no replies. I'm still searching for these seeds.

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