Sow seeds thinly about 1/4" deep in well-drained soil. Press the seeds into the soil and gently water." "Seedlings grow relatively fast if given filtered but strong sunlight and lightly fertilized. Spring-sown seedlings will be large enough for a one-gallon container by the fall and will bloom the following spring.

To plant hibiscus from a seed: Germinate indoors. Hibiscus seeds can take a long time to germinate depending on your plant hardiness zone, so you'll need to jump-start the process indoors (around two to three months before the last frost date). ... Soak the seeds in room temperature water anywhere from one to eight hours.

Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date at 70 degrees F. Scarify seeds before sowing. Transplant seedlings to 1 gallon pots, then harden off and plant outdoors after last frost to rich soil with moderate to abundant moisture.

Look for the seeds to germinate within 10 to 14 days. Allow the plants to grow for four or five days and then thin by removing the smallest of the plants and leaving the largest and strongest.. . . . .364011236277!]0000000000000009783314145387!]