Lady Baltimore Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus Moscheutos, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Lady Baltimore is a much-loved hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos), a perennial plant famous for its enormous, dinner-plate-size summer flowers in soft pink and white tones with a contrasting eye. It makes a dramatic statement in sunny borders and moist garden spots, returning year after year. Please note: plants grown from seed can vary, so blooms may differ slightly from the named parent.

Why choose our seeds?

• Dinner-plate-size flowers on a vigorous, shrub-like plant
• Blooms from mid-summer through fall
• Hardy perennial that returns each year in zones 5–9

How to grow Lady Baltimore Hibiscus seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6–12 weeks before the last expected frost for the strongest first-year plants.
• Outdoors: Sow directly after the last frost once the soil is warm; indoor starting is more reliable in short seasons.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds overnight in room-temperature water, or lightly nick the hard seed coat with sandpaper to help water in.
• Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep evenly moist.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light once seedlings emerge.
• Temperature: 70–80°F (21–27°C) for germination.
• Humidity: Cover with a dome or plastic until sprouting to hold moisture.

Germination

• Seedlings typically emerge in 14–21 days (occasionally up to 30 days).
• Grow on in bright light; take care not to disturb the taproot when potting up.

Transplanting

• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.
• Harden off for 7–10 days before planting out.
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the heaviest bloom (tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot climates).
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; hardy hibiscus does not like to dry out.
• Fertilizer: Plant in rich soil with organic matter; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in mid-summer.
• Pinch the stem tips when plants are 6–8 inches tall to encourage branching and more flowers.

Bloom Time:

Mid-summer to early fall.