rose of Sharon, Hibiscus, Syriacus, isn't a
rose but its large and nectar atract from hummingbirds and tiny insects.
The
flowers on this shrub (
rose of Sharon it's a shrub) including whitwe, pink, red and pyurple colors (in my contry Roumania - South East Europe predominant is red variety so if you want send me a some
seeds I thanks-ful). Hibiscus Syriacus it's a perennial woody shrub who blooming late summer to early fall. hibiscus Siriacus it's native from pakistan and claming full sun.
So:
the culture a
rose of Sharon is propagated primarily by rooted stem cuttings, but also by
seeds. Prefer moist, well drained soils suplemented with organic matter in full sun, but is very adaptable to various soils, soil pHs, soil compact dought and pollution (and ist therefore urban tolerant).
seed collection is easy. Allow the
flowers to fade, do not shear back or prune the bush after flowering.
seed pods are somewhat tear-shaped, fat and nearly an inch across, immature pods are medium green. When mature they turn dusty brown and split apart with a star shaped opening. Remove the mature pods and allow to dry for a few days to ease with
seed removal. Several dried pods can be placed in a tightly lidded plastic container to be shaken, the rattling will loosen and release the
seeds from the pods.