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Old 17-07-2003, 01:53 AM
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Default Help--Cranberry Hibiscus--won't bloom

If what you mean by "cranberry hibiscus" is Hibiscus sabdariffa, then this
is the stuff red zinger is made from and it doesn't flower until fall. The
foliage is somewhat reminescent of marijuana and the plants can easily grow
10-12' tall. After flowering, the red calyx is what's harvested for
flavoring. Hope you have a nice long growing season so you can get the max
out of your crop.
Gary

"Tony" wrote in message
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I have a cranberry hibiscus that I put in this year. It started out 1 G.
pot size, and is now close to 6 feet tall. It has spread nicely, has a

good
overall shape, and seems very healthy.

The only problem I have--it won't bloom. Not once over the past few

months
has it set any blooms. It is planted in good soil and on a few occasions
I've used a bloom booster fertilizer on it.

Can anyone recommend a way to entice this plant to bloom?

Tony