Cindy's Heart Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus Rosa, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Cindy's Heart Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a tropical hibiscus cultivar grown for its large, showy trumpet-shaped blooms on glossy evergreen foliage. As a tender tropical shrub it shines on sunny patios and in conservatories, and it grows well in containers that move indoors for winter in cooler climates.

Why choose our seeds?

• Large, showy tropical blooms on glossy evergreen foliage
• Long bloom season wherever summers are warm
• Container-friendly and easy to overwinter indoors

How to grow Cindy's Heart Hibiscus seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors after all danger of frost, once nights stay above 60°F (16°C).

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed trays or small pots with drainage
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap
• Nail file for scarifying the seed coat

Sowing the Seeds

• Nick the hard seed coat lightly with a nail file, then soak in warm water for 12-24 hours.
• Sow 1/4 inch deep in moist mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light until germination, then full light.
• Temperature: 75-85°F (24-29°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 2-4 weeks.
• Keep the mix evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting

• Move seedlings to individual pots when they have 2-3 sets of true leaves.
• Plant out after the last frost; harden off first.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to part shade.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; do not let it stay soggy.
• Fertilizer: Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
• Extra: Move indoors before the first frost in climates below zone 10; prune lightly in early spring.

Bloom Time:

Spring through fall in warm conditions; blooms begin once plants are well established. Seedlings may vary from the parent plant.