Taiwan Desert Eagle Hibiscus Seeds - Hibiscus Rosa, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Taiwan Desert Eagle Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a tropical hibiscus cultivar with large, ruffled blooms whose soft lavender centers blend into orange and golden-yellow edges, with yellow stamens tipped in red. The glossy evergreen shrub is a showpiece for sunny patios, conservatories, and containers moved indoors for winter.

Why choose our seeds?

• Large ruffled blooms in lavender, orange, and golden-yellow
• Yellow stamens tipped in red for a dramatic flower center
• Long bloom season in warm weather; container-friendly

How to grow Taiwan Desert Eagle 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; does not tolerate temperatures below 50°F (10°C).

Bloom Time:

Spring through fall with warmth and sun; seedlings may vary from the parent plant.