I haven't been keeping up with this blog very well. I received a package of Hibiscus plugs about a week ago from BigBadFlower.com. I had never even heard of the place, so I have to thank Susan (lakesidecallas) for telling me about them.
I ordered six tropical Cajun Hibiscus plugs from them: Bayou Rose, Beau Vie, Bold Idea, Creole Lady, Sweet Pink, and Voodoo Magic. The total price was only $47.16, and that included $6.00 for postage and $3.66 for tax.
They called the next day to say they were out of Beau Vie and Bold Idea and asked whether I wanted to order two others because the postage would be the same for 4 or 6. I opted to just take the ones I had ordered.
The plugs arrived very quickly and I was pleased to see that they had found a Bold Idea plug after all (with an actual bud on it!). They were sent in trays that fit so snugly into the mailing box that they can't move at all during shipping. There are two trays in this box, one on top of the other.
The trays open just like take-out boxes from a restaurant.
The plugs have a nice root system and healthy top growth.
I planted them in one-gallon containers right away, but I made a stupid mistake. As you can see from the second photo, the plants were labeled on the box. I neglected to make labels for them or to keep them straight, so I have no idea which plants are in which pots now (except for Bold Idea because of the bud). I guess I'll find out when they bloom.
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