Flower-Of-An-Hour/ Bladder Hibiscus (Hibiscus trionum) organic seeds
- Annual mallow variety from the Mediterranean region. The blossoms only remain open for some hours.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.99
Content: 50 Single seed
Product number: HIB01-BIO GTIN: 4251420504814
Description
The flower-of-an-hour is a wild annual mallow from the Mediterranean area with very beautiful flower petals. The name already indicates that the flowers only remain open for a few hours. However, new flowers are formed every day and the flower is a fabulous permanent bloomer for flower pots or flower beds.
In the past, this beautiful plant with its exotic-looking flowers was often found in traditional cottage gardens. However, it has fallen somewhat into oblivion and should definitely make its comeback soon! The seed capsules are also optically decorative in autumn. Bladder hibiscus likes to spread via scattered seeds, so that you can expect new specimens in the garden next year.
In the past, this beautiful plant with its exotic-looking flowers was often found in traditional cottage gardens. However, it has fallen somewhat into oblivion and should definitely make its comeback soon! The seed capsules are also optically decorative in autumn. Bladder hibiscus likes to spread via scattered seeds, so that you can expect new specimens in the garden next year.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual, Annual or biennial |
| Species | Malvaceae |
| Region of origin | Asia, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Region |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks, 1-4 weeks, irregular |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Free-draining, Humus-rich, No waterlogging |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Annual plant. Pre-culture indoors from April or direct sowing outdoors from May. The seeds should be pre-soaked in water overnight. Germinates slowly and irregularly within 4 weeks. Planting distance approx. 30 cm. Loves sunny, warm locations.
Other names
Botanical name: Hibiscus trionum, Ketmia trionum, Trionum annuum
German: Stundenblume, Stunden-Roseneibisch, Einjähriger Stundeneibisch, Stundenröslein
English: Flower-of-an-hour, Bladder hibiscus, bladder ketmia, bladder weed, flower-of-the-hour, modesty, puarangi, shoofly, venice mallow
French: Ketmie d'Afrique, Fleur d'une heure
Italian: Ibisco vescicoso, Ibisco dei fossi
Spanish: aurora, aurora común, malva vejigosa, malva versicaria, malva vesicaria
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