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Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea

Hibiscus Syriacus

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Overview

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous shrub revered for its late summer bloom. Typically reaching 8-12 ft in height with a 6-10 ft spread, it showcases a profusion of large, trumpet-shaped flowers in hues of pink, white, or purple. This versatile, low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, bringing a long-lasting, exotic flair to temperate landscapes in USDA zones 5 to 9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — showy flowers that can be single or double; exotic flair to temperate landscapes in USDA zones, image 57
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — trumpet-shaped flowers in hues of pink; consider using it as a specimen plant, image 49Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — ranging in color from white to pink, image 81Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — Typically reaching 8-12 ft in height with a 6-10 ft spreadRose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — also known as Shrub Althaea; shrub for full or half, image 53Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — It can withstand urban environments and can be pruned to maintain shape or to encourage bushier growthRose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — lasts for only a day or so but is replaced by others in quick succession; provided they are, image 61+100

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — showy flowers that can be single or double; exotic flair to temperate landscapes in USDA zones, image 57
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — trumpet-shaped flowers in hues of pink; consider using it as a specimen plant, image 49
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — ranging in color from white to pink, image 81
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — Typically reaching 8-12 ft in height with a 6-10 ft spread
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — also known as Shrub Althaea; shrub for full or half, image 53
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — It can withstand urban environments and can be pruned to maintain shape or to encourage bushier growth
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — lasts for only a day or so but is replaced by others in quick succession; provided they are, image 61
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — Typically reaching 8-12 ft in height with a 6-10 ft spread; showy flowers that can be single or, image 48
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — is a deciduous flowering shrub that adds a tropical flair to temperate landscapes; it can, image 75
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — Typically reaching 8-12 ft in height with a 6-10 ft spread; showy flowers that can be single or double
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — exotic flair to temperate landscapes in USDA zones 5 to 9; it is adaptable to a range of soil, image 74
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — showy flowers that can be single or double
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — shrub with pink and red and white blooms; often with a contrasting throat, image 68
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous shrub revered for its late summer bloom, image 47
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — shrub for full or half; be advised to clients that it may self-seed and possible offspring may need
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — shrub with pink and red and white blooms
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — pink and red and white flowers in the garden; is a deciduous flowering shrub that adds a, image 67
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — provided they are well-draining; pH preferences range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — or even in mixed shrub borders for a stunning visual impact; lasts for only a day or so but is replaced by
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — It is adaptable to a range of soil types
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade; typically reaching 8-12 ft in height with a
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — provided they are well-draining; pH preferences range from slightly acidic to slightly, image 56
Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — Be advised to clients that it may self-seed and possible offspring may need management; shrub, image 66
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