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HIBISCUS
(Abelmoschus) . Sunset Hibiscus
(Goldenbowl
H.)
(Ancient
name for the Marshmallow)
Comparatively
unknown to gardens, the Sunset Hibiscus, H. manihot,
is the loveliest yellow tall annual. The plants
grow 8 feet tall, the divided leaves, character of seed
vessels and even the flowers remind us of the Okra.
The flowers are soft yellow, 4 inches to 9 inches across,
blotched with maroon. The capsules are covered with
stiff hair and are long and cylindrical.
UTILIZE.
Splendid for large beds or for background for other
and less tall annuals. A species, sometimes cultivated,
H. trionum, the Flower-of-an-hour, soon becomes
a weed.
GENERAL.
When frost comes too early the seeds do not ripen. Sow
seeds indoors in individual pots, as the plants resent
transplanting
Information
on 50+ annual flowers
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