In January 2017 we used the paper towel/plastic bag method to start 64 seeds collected from an open pollinated local specimen. 7 seeds germinated and 5 seedlings survived. 2 seedlings bloomed already in August 2018:

This July (2019), one more seedling flowered:

The two remaining seedlings have not bloomed yet.

So we see significant diversity among the flowers of the seedlings: as distinct as pure white and light pink, but also - very interestingly - the original pale violet blue of the mother plant.

neat - I haven't grown many seeds from this variety yet. but the blue has definitely been a challenge in all hibiscus. I have quit a few seeds from my purple one that need to be grown.

there is also the pink down the street i need cuttings from..