10 Hibiscus calyphyllus Seeds - Sun Hibiscus - Indigenous South African Native Perennial Shrub

This perennial shrub with its striking, large, lemon-yellow flowers and velvety leaves is perfect as an informal border or as a centrepiece in a small garden. Hibiscus calyphyllus commonly known as Sun Hibiscus or Lemon-yellow Rosemallow in English and Wildestokroos in Afrikaans is a dense, perennial, rounded shrub; up to 3 m high; the leaves are large, up to 50 mm in diameter, light green, soft and velvety; the flowers are lemon-yellow, large, up to 100 mm in diameter, with a deep red to blackish centre; the fruit is a papery capsule that splits open to reveal hairy to hairless seeds. It is fairly fast growing and will flower repeatedly, the flowers lasting for a reasonable amount of time. Flowering time: all year round, but mainly from January to April. In addition to being a popular garden subject, Hibiscus calyphyllus is apparently also a source of food in the Okavango Delta, where the flowers are cooked and eaten when there is a shortage of food. Hibiscus species across the world are used for many things ranging from ornamental garden plants to paper-making (Hibiscus cannabinus). In the Caribbean, Hibiscus sabdariffa is used to produce herbal teas, jams and is also eaten as a vegetable. In the Hindu religion, Hibiscus plays a significant role as an offering to the Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha.

On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds

We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.