Hibiscus fragilis (Pink Mauritius Mandrinette Hibiscus)

50 (90)cm, Pink Mauritius Mandrinette Hibiscus is an extremly rare and highly endangered, evergreen wild species from the island of Mauritius. It has a slightly prostrate habit and bears small leathery dark green leaves and ornamental, and for size of the plant rather large, rich pink (orange in an extremely are form) flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year and reduced watering in winter at a minimum of 20°C. Seeds from all Hibiscus species in section Lilibiscus (e.g Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus cooperi, Hibiscus fragilis, Hibiscus genevii, Hibiscus mabberleyi, etc.) germinate unevenly over a period of several months. Keep pots in a warm spot and the soil slightly moist until germination will occur. Between around 2017 and 2022 a wholesale company had been distributing wrongly identified seeds from probably a hybrid under the name of Hibiscus fragilis, and several resellers resold these false seeds worldwide. Our seeds are from true, unhybridized, true-to-type plants being cultivated by ourselves, and the photo shows a flower from one of our mother plants. From us you will get the real deal. III-VII.
5 seeds per package.

U.S. customers only: seeds cannot be shipped to the U.S.