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Hello! I grew from seed a texas red hibiscus, it is about 12" tall right now. just learned it takes two years to bloom. how do i maintain this...
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Asked August 11, 2021, 10:27 AM EDT
Hello! I grew from seed a texas red hibiscus, it is about 12" tall right now. just learned it takes two years to bloom. how do i maintain this plant into year two over the fall and winter ? not sure if this is an annual or perennial. .thank you!
Baltimore County Maryland
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HI. Texas Red Hibiscus, Hibiscus coccineus, is a perennial. In this area it will die down to the ground in the winter but should re-emerge next spring. I did not read anywhere that it requires more than one year to start blooming, but starting perennials from seed can be a somewhat slower way for them to mature so I'm not surprised that it hasn't bloomed yet.
Here are cultivation tips from Texas Master Gardeners, https://dcmga.com/north-texas-gardening/perennials/master-gardener-favorites/texas-star-hibiscus/ The main things are to give it sun and keep it moist in well-drained soil.
Bob
