CLOSED: Red Texas Star Hibiscus offered for SAEs or trade

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LazLo Austin, TX(Zone 8b) May 02, 2010

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Sorry . . .
          CLOSED until new seeds harvested in late summer 2010 . . .

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Red Texas Star Hibiscus -aka- Swamp Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Scarlet Hibiscus

Hibiscus coccineus - - Synonym:  Hibiscus semilobatus

DG info for this plant:  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1872/ . . . lots of pretty pictures there, too.

What I need from you:

A self-addressed business-size envelope (SAE) or a self-addressed bubble envelope (SABE) enclosed with 74¢ in LOOSE U.S. postage stamps.  Please note on the lower left corner of the outer envelope:  "TX Star".

My postal addy == >   http://davesgarden.com/address_exchange/view.php?user=LazLo

If you can't see the DG address exchange, send a DMail for my postal info,
using this link == >   http://davesgarden.com/tools/mail/pmail.php?q=LazLo   and request my postal mailing address.

These seeds are super easy to germinate using the "baggie" method.  They can also be very successfully started when sown ¼ in. deep in moist potting soil that has been mixed with a dash of ground cinnamon (a natural anti-fungal agent) to help prevent "damp off".  I experience germination in soil within 3-5 days during times when the temperature is at least 75ºF.

A T B T Y !       ~       £az£o     ;--)


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moriah_515 Roswell, NM Jun 01, 2010

I'll be sending you an envelope--interested. Thank you!

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joeswife (Debra) Derby, KS(Zone 6a) Jun 01, 2010

You guys, I grew his seed last year all winter I have had huge beautiful red blooms in the middle of winter in my basement nursery. They are really great seeds! Now I have plants outside.. even better!
Thanks, Lazlo!

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LazLo Austin, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 01, 2010

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you're welcome, Debra

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moriah_515 Roswell, NM Jun 02, 2010

So when I do get these seeds, should I start them outside where they'll actually be growing, or would they do better if I started them in a pot and put them out when they get a little bigger?

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LazLo Austin, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 04, 2010

Moriah -

Quoting:

These seeds are super easy to germinate using the "baggie" method. They can also be very successfully started when sown ¼ in. deep in moist potting soil that has been mixed with a dash of ground cinnamon (a natural anti-fungal agent) to help prevent "damp off". I experience germination in soil within 3-5 days during times when the temperature is at least 75ºF.

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pacmanretro Cherry Valley, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 07, 2010

Unfortunately I don't think I'll like the answer to this, but any chance these will survive in my zone?

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LazLo Austin, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 08, 2010

two ways - - grow them in large containers to support their rooting needs and bring them indoors for the winter. the other, roll the dice and grow in-ground, cutting down to ground when temps are consistantly under 40 degrees and mulch heavily.

i send you enough seeds that you can give both methods a go.

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pacmanretro Cherry Valley, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 08, 2010

Sounds good - it's worth a try!

Will send sabe today.

Thanks!

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TinyRose Ashley, IL Jun 08, 2010

Would love to have some texas star hibiscus seed for SABE. Will d-mail you for address. Thanks Ina

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LazLo Austin, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 23, 2010

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          CLOSED until new seeds harvested in late summer 2010 . . .

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