First Rose of Sharon! Looking forward to at least a month of beauty!
@JazzCrafter Love those!
@mel_the_author @JazzCrafter
I'm trying to start the one of native US varieties. All the nurseries seem to be out of stock of plants, and my seeds didn't come up.
https://www.gardenia.net/guide/hardy-us-native-hibiscus-to-grow
The imported hibiscus that was growing in the front yard when we moved in is invading everywhere. The flowers were pretty but it was just too out of control. It's still popping up in the lawn from roots, 30 ft away from the parent plant, which isn't entirely dead yet despite many vicious attempts.
@AlphaCentauri @mel_the_author I agree.. BUT.. to keep them under control.. remove the seed pods as SOON as they APPEAR in the fall! That alone will greatly reduce the spread. Many many plants that we consider "designer" were at one time unwanted weeds.. keep that in mind.
My hibiscus hasn't bloomed in years, but new plants are spreading in a widening radius. I'm pretty sure it's roots spreading out underground.
It's the national flower of Korea because they admire the fact that it's about impossible to kill it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_syriacus#National_flower