The hibiscus blooms with such splendor that one would like to have it in multiple versions. Garden marshmallow (also rose marshmallow) and indoor hibiscus can be easily propagated, depending on the species by cuttings, seeds, sinkers or seedlings.

Propagation by seedlings

The garden hibiscus makes propagation easy for you because it self-seeds. Small sinkers grow under most bushes in summer, from which you can grow new bushes. If the sinkers have branched out, carefully dig them out and plant them in a new place.

Propagation by cuttings

Propagation by cuttings is suitable for both the garden marshmallow and the rose marshmallow and should be done in summer if possible. You need growing pots (€16.68) or smaller flower pots with growing soil, rooting powder and secateurs (everything from the garden market).

First you cut off up to 15cm long shoots with at least 3 eyes from the hibiscus and remove the lower leaves. You dip the cuttings in rooting powder and then place them in pots with potting soil. It is important that the soil always remains moist. In a bright, warm location - a greenhouse is ideal - the cuttings will root after a few weeks.

When the first leaves appear, you can transfer the cuttings to larger pots or to the garden. Even after planting, the hibiscus needs regular watering.

Propagation by seeds

Propagating by seeds requires a little more patience. With the garden marshmallow you only need to collect the seeds in the garden. On the other hand, you will have to buy seeds from the hibiscus rosa sinensis. The right time for sowing is spring or early summer so that the young plants can develop well until winter.

The collected seeds are first scratched, placed in a pot with potting soil and loosely covered with soil. So that the seeds are not washed away when watering, it is better to moisten the soil with a spray bottle.

Just like the cuttings, the seeds need a warm, bright spot. Once the plants have developed well and the first leaves have formed, you can transplant them.

Propagation of the garden hibiscus by sinkers

Another method of propagating garden hibiscus is cutting. To do this, bend a suitable shoot downwards, scratch the bark slightly and place it in a prepared depression with this point. You'll secure the branch with wire and cover it with soil with the end of the branch sticking out of the soil.

After some time, the branch forms its own roots at the intersection. If the sinker has grown big enough, it can be cut off - preferably in late spring - and planted in a suitable place.

tips and tricks

If you don't have a greenhouse or indoor greenhouse, you can also put a transparent plastic bag or a freezer bag over the pot. Give the pot a bright place on a windowsill out of direct sunlight and air the bag regularly to prevent mold from forming.

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