Blue Chiffon Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus Syriacus, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Blue Chiffon is a rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) grown for its lacy, semi-double blooms in soft lavender-blue, each with a powderpuff of extra petals at the center and a star-like red-purple stain at the base. Flowers reach about 4 inches across.

Rose of Sharon is a deciduous flowering shrub that blooms continuously from midsummer into fall, when little else is flowering. Please note: the true 'Blue Chiffon' cultivar is a patented, sterile selection propagated by cuttings, so seedlings grown from these seeds will be rose of Sharon plants whose flower color and form may differ from the named variety — part of the surprise of growing shrubs from seed.

Why choose our seeds?

• Soft lavender-blue, semi-double blooms with a ruffled center, flowering midsummer to fall
• Deciduous shrub reaching 8–12 ft, useful as a hedge, screen, or specimen
• Tolerates heat, humidity, and a range of soils once established

How to grow Blue Chiffon Hibiscus seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in spring after the last frost.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds in warm water for several hours or overnight before sowing.
• Sow shallowly, about 1/16 to 1/4 inch deep, and press into moist mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; full sun for growing plants.
• Temperature: Around 70–75°F (21–24°C).
• Humidity: Keep evenly moist; cover until sprouts appear.

Germination

• Germination usually in 7 to 21 days.
• Seedlings grow slowly at first; be patient.

Transplanting

• Transplant after frost danger; harden off gradually. Shrubs grown from seed take a few seasons to reach flowering size.
• Spacing: About 36 inches apart; mature shrubs reach 4–6 ft wide.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the heaviest bloom; tolerates part shade.
• Water: Moderate; water regularly in the first seasons and during hot, dry spells.
• Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer in spring supports growth and flowering.
• Prune in early spring to shape; blooms form on new wood. Be patient in spring — hibiscus leafs out late.

Bloom Time:

Seed-grown shrubs typically begin flowering a few seasons after sowing, then bloom midsummer through fall.