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Name: Jay Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)              Horntoad Sep 7, 2015 6:01 PM CST |
| Today's Hibiscus of the Day is Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor'). This plant can be found in the ATP Plant Database at: Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor') . Please join in, if you own this plant! We would love to know more! Also, please consider adding a "Local Report" to the ATP Plant Database! Thank you! Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor') wildflowersoftexas.com texasnatureonline.com |
Name: Jay Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a) Horntoad Sep 8, 2015 3:10 PM CST |
| Although cultivars don't generally come true from seed, it appears that this one does. I have added this to my want list. wildflowersoftexas.com texasnatureonline.com |
Name: Danita GA (Zone 7b)            Danita Sep 13, 2015 1:09 AM CST |
| 'Mahogany Splendor' is actually a seed-strain from PanAmerican Seed. It has especially pretty leaves that are more finely cut than some H. acetosella seed-strains. I just recently researched it a bit because I got a giant plant at a nursery's tropical plants clearance sale for only 3 dollars. The plant is bigger and wider than me and barely fit in the car. It's also a little prickly which made it extra fun to wrestle!  I know I could just grow it from seed, but a pack of seeds would likely cost more than what I paid. I'm hoping for some blooms this fall and seed set. I'm planning to taxi it to the garage, if needed, on cold nights. If I succeed, then I'll put your name on some, Jay.  |
Name: Danita GA (Zone 7b) Danita Dec 28, 2015 2:08 AM CST |
| Jay, do you happen to know if this species will self-pollinate in the absence of pollinators? The reason that I ask is that I discovered that this plant has been blooming away in the garage without my noticing it or pollinating it. I'm hoping to catch it blooming and "play bee" soon. |
Name: Jay Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a) Horntoad Dec 28, 2015 6:06 AM CST |
| I have no idea. I would think playing bee is your best bet. wildflowersoftexas.com texasnatureonline.com |
Name: Danita GA (Zone 7b) Danita Dec 28, 2015 3:22 PM CST |
| Thanks, Jay! |
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