Hibiscus Seeds – Dinner Plate

Grow magnificent, large-blooming Hibiscus plants with the Dinner Plate Hibiscus Seeds. This variety is known for its enormous, show-stopping flowers that can reach up to 10 inches across. Ideal for adding a tropical and vibrant touch to gardens, patios, and landscapes, these hibiscus plants feature stunning blooms in shades of pink, red, or white, depending on growing conditions. The plants are hardy, fast-growing, and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.

Perfect for garden enthusiasts, this perennial variety thrives well in warm climates and provides a spectacular floral display during the summer season.

Features:

• Produces large “dinner plate” sized flowers up to 10 inches wide

• Ideal for tropical and temperate gardens

• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees

• Suitable for containers, borders, and garden beds

• Thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil

• Perennial in warmer zones; can be grown as annual in colder areas

Specifications:

• Common Name: Dinner Plate Hibiscus

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus moscheutos

• Plant Type: Perennial (Annual in colder regions)

• Bloom Size: Up to 10 inches wide

• Bloom Season: Summer to early Fall (June to September)

• Light Requirement: Full Sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Moist, fertile, and well-drained soil

• Watering: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

• Plant Height: 3–5 feet tall

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Ideal Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: February to April

  • Outdoors: After last frost (April to June)

• Mature Plant Spread: 2–3 feet

• Temperature Range for Growth: 65–85°F (18–29°C)

Planting Tips:

1. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date.

2. Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours to encourage germination.

3. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep moist.

4. Transplant outdoors when seedlings are strong and temperatures are warm.

5. Provide regular watering and mulch around plants to retain moisture.