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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 |
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 |
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.  Find & share great deals on gardening items on the NGA Garden Deals Forum! Come chat in the Southeast Gardening Forum! Though all things foul would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so. |
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. Find & share great deals on gardening items on the NGA Garden Deals Forum! Come chat in the Southeast Gardening Forum! Though all things foul would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so. |
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 |
Name: Danita GA (Zone 7b) Danita Dec 28, 2015 3:22 PM CST |
| Thanks, Jay! Find & share great deals on gardening items on the NGA Garden Deals Forum! Come chat in the Southeast Gardening Forum! Though all things foul would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so. |
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