FREE: 15 FRESH TEXAS STAR SWAMP HIBISCUS SEEDS

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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!