Hibiscus attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden. These pollinators in turn make everything you grow more abundant. The flowers are edible, and many studies indicate they provide significant health benefits - do an online search for "health benefits hibiscus" and you'll be amazed at the benefits from this flower. The seeds must be "stratified," that is, put through a period of cold, before they will germinate. These seeds have already been stratified for you. These seeds are from hibiscus that I grew on my farm. I am not a professional seed grower, but I have been saving and sharing seeds for many years. The depth of color will vary based on the acidity of your soil. Your seeds will be shipped in very plain and simple packaging - I don't have glossy packages, grow books, etc. like you would get from a seed company. You save when you purchase more than one packet of seeds - additional seeds purchased on the same invoice ship free! The first package of seeds ships for full price; additional packages ship free. You have a choice of Economy Shipping (no tracking), or USPS Ground Advantage (with tracking). Planting Instructions: Scarify seeds and soak in water for 48 hours prior to planting. Sow indoors in seedling trays, or sow directly outdoors after all danger of frost is past and the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 1/2" deep. Water well at planting time, and keep moist until seedlings emerge in 4-6 weeks. Buy Seeds Online,Organic Seeds,Heirloom Seeds,Non-GMO Seeds,Vegetable Seeds,Flower Seeds,Herb Seeds,Fruit Seeds,Garden Seeds,Seed Starter Kits,Rare Seeds,Bulk Seeds,Indoor Gardening Seeds,Seed Catalog,Seed Packs for Sale,Sustainable Seeds,Greenhouse Seeds,Seed Suppliers,Planting Seeds,Home Garden Seeds