Terry Coombs wrote:

Is there a secret to getting hi[b]hiscus seed to germinate ?

Can't be much of a secret with all the info on the net:
http://www.gardenguides.com/85442-st...cus-seeds.html

I planted some a
few weeks back and it hasn't. The seed came from the Ozark Seed Swap, and
I have no idea how it was kept or how old it was. The Sweet Cicely (aka
sweet root here) hasn't sprouted either, but it needs a cold period and I
don't think it got that so I'll chill some this coming winter and try again
next year. Or just look around in the woods and find some, it grows wild
here.