Description
Hibiscus tiliaceus (Malvaceae) It is a large, stout, open-branched shrub or small tree with spreading branches. It grows to a height of 3-6 m. Flowers large, showy, up to 120 mm in diameter, yellow with dark maroon or blackish centre, deepen to orange or apricot as they mature. Sowing : Seed should be sown in spring or during summer, in a well-drained seedling mix, and need only be covered lightly with the sowing mix, clean coarse sand or milled bark to stop it from blowing away. The trays should be kept moist in a warm but shaded position. Locality: East London. Harvest: October 2020
