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15 FRESH TEXAS STAR SWAMP HIBISCUS SEEDS
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The listing, 15 FRESH TEXAS STAR SWAMP HIBISCUS SEEDS has ended.

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Hibiscus coccineus, Texas Star Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Texas Star....this plant is known by many names.

I've had my hibiscus for years and had it in a pot for the first several years. I've grown these from seeds and shared these with friends. They're relatively easy to grow and each pod contains 50-60 seeds!

The Texas Star hibiscus grows in zones 5 through 10, although it may die back to the ground each fall in zones 5 through 8. Hibiscus shrubs can reach up to 8 feet tall in areas where they don't experience winter die back, but in colder regions or with pruning, they grow to only about 4 feet high. The shrubs produce large, exotic flowers throughout the summer months that provide a focal point for a tropical-inspired garden.

Grow Texas Star in a well-drained, full-sun planting bed. In areas with high rainfall, select a slightly sandy planting location to encourage good drainage.


Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch over the bed to retain moisture.

Fertilize Texas Star once a month during the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. Apply a balanced fertilizer blend at the lowest monthly rate recommended on the package label.

Water hibiscus shrubs weekly so the soil remains moist throughout the root zone, supplying approximately 1 to 3 inches of moisture a week. Hibiscus may require more frequent watering during dry periods.

Cut back the hibiscus to the ground in early winter if cold weather kills back the stems. Increase the mulch level to 5 inches to protect the crown of the plant. The hibiscus sends up new growth in spring. Cut back the plant by up to half its height in late winter if cold doesn't kill back the plant but you want to control its size.

The winner will receive 15 pod fresh seeds!
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Free shipping to Canada??
Aug 9th, 2014 at 4:41:17 PM PDT by
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I'm not sure what it would cost. I'll check and get back to you. Make sure the growing zone is ok for your area. Otherwise you will have to bring it in during the cold months. I had mine potted for years just because it was pretty in the pot. LOL!
Aug 9th, 2014 at 10:57:14 PM PDT by
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stephaniegformosa It would be $1.36 for shipping. That's almost double for US shipping (.70). If you win I would like for you to pay through paypal the difference which is .64.... I had not intended to ship outside the US because It costs more to mail it but I don't mind if you want to do it that way. I know it doesn't sound like much but it adds up. Another thing I worry about shipping outside the US is customs. I can't be responsible if they confiscate the seeds due to agricultural regulations. Sorry, I just don't know enough about all that. The only thing I have ever shipped outside of the US is vintage car parts. If you know more about those things please let me know. Thanks, Joanie
Aug 9th, 2014 at 11:18:26 PM PDT by

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