Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

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Overview

The Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon® is an upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and lavender-blue, lacy-centered blooms from summer into fall. It matures at 8-12 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, forming a refined vertical accent. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and average water; it blooms on new wood, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and is easy to maintain. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — The Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon® is an upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and lavender-blue

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 8–12 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — The Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon® is an upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and lavender-blue

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