Luna Mallow Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus Moscheutos, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Luna mallow hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a compact hardy hibiscus series famous for dinner-plate blooms up to 6 to 8 inches across — among the largest flowers of any hardy perennial. Plants stay bushy and well-branched, often flowering in their first year from an early sowing.

Hardy hibiscus dies back to the ground each winter and returns in late spring, blooming from midsummer into fall. It loves sun and consistently moist soil, making it ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, and bold borders.

Why choose our seeds?

• Enormous 6–8 inch blooms on compact, well-branched plants
• Often flowers the first year from an early indoor sowing
• Hardy perennial that returns each year; loves sun and moist soil

How to grow Luna Mallow Hibiscus seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6 to 12 weeks before the last frost for first-year blooms.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors after the last frost in warm soil.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Nick the seed coat lightly or soak overnight in warm water to speed germination.
• Sow 1/4 inch deep in moist mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

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

Germination

• Germination in about 14 to 21 days.
• Grow on warm and bright; seedlings are vigorous once going.

Transplanting

• Plant out after all frost danger into rich, moisture-holding soil.
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the most and largest blooms.
• Water: Consistent moisture; hardy hibiscus dislikes drying out. Mulch helps.
• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer in spring and again in midsummer supports the huge blooms.
• Deadhead to extend bloom; cut stems back in late fall after frost. Plants emerge late in spring — mark their spot so you do not dig them up.

Bloom Time:

Blooms midsummer into fall; early indoor sowings often flower in the first year.