The flower-of-an-hour (Hibiscus trionum), also known as bladder hibiscus, bladder ketmia or bladder weed, is an exotic annual flower of exceptional beauty. The plant grows up to 50-60 cm tall and has decorative, deeply dentate, three or five-finger leaves. The flower-of-an-hour develops an erect habit. The tender, extremely delicate, large, cup-shaped flowers open at the tops of the stiff stems. Their petals are white or creamy-white, with a dark purple spot at the base. The contrastingly coloured centres add an intriguing, striking twist to the subtle Venice mallow, as this plant is also called.

Although the flower-of-an-hour originates from the subtropical and tropical climate regions, it is perfectly adapted to cultivation in Central European conditions. Seeds of this beautiful plant should be sown in spring onto hotbeds or indoors, onto a highly permeable, constantly moist soil. Transfer the hardened seedlings to a sunny, wind-sheltered sites after the last frosts. Bladder hibiscus prefers all kinds of well-drained, fertile and non-drying garden soil. The plant stands out with high resistance and abundant blooming. Although its lovely flowers are delicate, new ones appear every day, allowing the flower-of-an-hour to retain its decorative value for a long time. You can admire it until September. This is species is particularly intended for growing on flower beds, borders, lawns and in pots.

One package contains 1 g of the flower-of-an-hour seeds. The sow-by date and growing instructions have been printed at the back side of the package.

• Weight: 1 g
• Height: 50 - 60 cm
• Use: Ornamental - flower beds, borders, lawns, pots
• Flowering period: until September
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: creamy white with purple spots
• Vegetation form: annual
• Foliage: deeply dentate, palmate leaves
• Flower type: large, cup-shaped
• Site: sunny, wind-sheltered; well-drained, fertile, non-drying garden soil