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 5–8Climate Temperate

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous shrub revered for its late summer bloom

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous shrub revered for its late summer bloom, image 70

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — trumpet-shaped flowers in hues of pink; consider using it as a specimen plant, image 72

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) — It is adaptable to a range of soil types; measuring 2 to 4 inches across, image 78

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — this upright shrub showcases a broad; also known as Shrub Althaea, image 77

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — showy flowers that can be single or double; exotic flair to temperate landscapes in USDA zones, image 80

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — provided they are well-draining; pH preferences range from slightly acidic to slightly, image 79

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — ranging in color from white to pink, image 81

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — also known as Shrub Althaea; shrub for full or half, image 76

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — consider using it as a specimen plant; this upright shrub showcases a broad, image 87

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — often with a contrasting throat; or even in mixed shrub borders for a stunning visual impact, image 82

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — measuring 2 to 4 inches across; trumpet-shaped flowers in hues of pink, image 83

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 84

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — It can withstand urban environments and can be pruned to maintain shape or to encourage bushier, image 85

Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althaea (Hibiscus Syriacus) — When incorporating into your landscape design; the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a, image 86

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