Scarlet Rosemallow, Texas Star Hibiscus, Red Hibiscus Hibiscus coccineus - Malvaviscus arboreus, Hibiscus semilobatus

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Botanical Name:

Hibiscus coccineus

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Hibiscus

Species:

coccineus

Common Name:

Scarlet Rosemallow, Texas Star Hibiscus, Red Hibiscus

Height:
3-6 ft
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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  • Hibiscus coccineus

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Sand lightly or nick with a file, Soak in water, let stand in water for 6 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite. Sow in temperatures of 70-75F (20-25C). Do not exclude light.
Other: The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks.
Short description:
Hibiscus coccineus or Scarlet Rose Mallow , is a hardy Hibiscus species that looks much like Cannabis sativa (marijuana). It is also known as brilliant hibiscus , scarlet hibiscus and scarlet rose mallow .