Lavender Chiffon of Sharon Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Lavender Chiffon of Sharon is a rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) selection with ruffled, lavender-pink blooms, typically with a deeper red eye. It grows into a vase-shaped deciduous shrub that flowers from mid-summer into fall, and works well in shrub borders, hedges and screens. Seed-grown plants may show some variation in bloom.

Why choose our seeds?

• Ruffled lavender-pink blooms, typically with a red eye
• Flowers mid-summer through fall, when few shrubs are in bloom
• Good for hedges, screens and shrub borders

How to grow Lavender Chiffon of Sharon Hibiscus seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date.
• Outdoors: Sow directly after the last frost, or in autumn so seeds experience winter before spring emergence.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Rub each seed lightly with fine sandpaper (scarify), then soak in warm water for 24 hours.
• Sow about 1/4 inch deep and press the soil gently over the seeds.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; grow on in full sun.
• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C) for germination.

Germination

• Usually 2-4 weeks with warmth and steady moisture.
• Thin to the strongest seedlings; keep evenly moist while young.

Transplanting

• Plant out after the last frost; harden seedlings off first.
• Spacing: 3-4 feet apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the heaviest bloom; tolerates light shade.
• Water: Water regularly until established; mature shrubs handle short dry spells.
• Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer in early spring supports healthy growth and flowering.
• Prune in late winter or early spring — rose of Sharon blooms on new wood, so shaping before growth starts encourages more flowers.

Bloom Time:

Mid-summer through fall.