Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Turn of the Century'

It is blooming now in my zone 7b garden. Love the pinwheel-like bi-colored dark red and light pink blooms!

i love this plant. i have had this beautiful flower for some yrs. and never knew what it was until recently. now my question is how do i...Read More get seeds from it??? i know that it comes back every year. but i would love seeds. to share with my friends. if anyone has any info on that it would be great. i noticed where this plant is usualy grown... well i live in nashville tn. and it has done great here even with our crazy weather.

With so many hibiscus out there, this one really stood out and yelled "Take me Home with you!" I am drawn to these flowers constantly, t...Read Morehe coloration is unique, eye-catching - and gorgeous!! Visitors to my garden comment on it so often, I have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't "accidently" go home with one of them..LOL :-)

The left side of each petal is the softest pink. As one's eye moves across the petal the hue gradually deepens to a vivid rose. The eye...Read More of the blossom is bright red. The outer edges of the petals are blushed with the same color. This all adds up to a uniquely stunning effect. This is the plant to choose if you like to hear your guests exclaim, "WOW."