Species: Hibiscus syriacus

(hye-bis'cus si-ri-a'cus)

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose-of -Sharon; Shrub Althaea

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Many varieties of this species. Selection is based mainly around flower type, size, color, etc. Because seedling production can be a maintenance issue in some varieties, plants with low fruit/seed production are desirable.

'Aphrodite', 'Ardens', 'Blue Bird', 'Blue Satin', 'Blushing Bride', 'Boule de Feu', 'Diana', 'Helene', 'Lavender Chiffon', 'Meehanii', 'Minerva', 'Minrosa', 'Peoniflora', 'Pink Giant', 'Purple Pillar', 'Purpureus Variegatus', 'Sanchoyo', 'Tri-color'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 8' - 12' (spread 6' - 10')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape:

Ornamental Other: full sun or partial shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: flowers in late summer when few other woody plants are in bloom

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to China and India

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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