Luna Red Mallow Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus Moscheutos, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Luna Red Mallow is a hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) grown for its huge, dinner-plate red blooms on compact, bushy plants. It brings a tropical look to temperate gardens, flowering from midsummer into fall in sunny, moist spots.

Why choose our seeds?

• Enormous red blooms — among the largest flowers for temperate gardens
• Compact, bushy habit (about 2-3 feet) suited to borders and large containers
• Blooms midsummer to fall in sunny, moist positions

How to grow Luna Red Mallow Hibiscus seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6-12 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors after the last frost, once the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Fine sandpaper for scarifying (optional)
• Clear plastic wrap or a humidity dome
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds in room-temperature water overnight; lightly scarifying the hard coat with sandpaper also speeds germination
• Sow about 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; full sun once growing
• Temperature: Around 75°F (24°C); bottom heat helps
• Humidity: Cover with plastic wrap or a dome until germination

Germination

• Seeds germinate in 7-21 days in warm, moist conditions
• Grow seedlings on in bright light and transplant to larger pots as needed, taking care not to disturb the taproot

Transplanting

• Transplant after all frost danger has passed
• Harden off over 7-10 days
• Space plants about 24 inches apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the most flowers; tolerates light shade in hot climates
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist — hardy hibiscus loves water and suffers in dry soil
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season
• Pinch back the tips when young plants are 6-8 inches tall for bushier growth and more flowers
• Cut stems back in late fall or early spring; new growth emerges from the roots each year
• Note: seedlings grown from seed of a named variety may vary somewhat from the parent plant

Bloom Time:

Midsummer through fall.