Harvesting Seeds from Annual Flowers: Marigold, Crossandra, Impatiens, Hibiscus

Seed Saving Guide for Common Annuals

Torino (unknown) – need correct ID.

Orange Marmalade (Crossandra infundibuliformis) – hybrid, sterile; propagate by cuttings.

Snow/Frost – too vague; need botanical name.

Hybrid Impatiens – often sterile; if seeds form, they won’t come true.

Hardy Hibiscus (H. moscheutos) – round brown pods; wait for brown, collect black/brown seeds.

Tropical Hibiscus – similar pods/seeds; not hardy outdoors in frost zones.

General tip: for explosive pods (impatiens), bag the pod before it bursts.

Resources: GardenWeb Seed Saving, Weekend Gardener, Dahlia Seed Saving, The Seed Site.