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rose of Sharon [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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rose of Sharon [2]

Hibiscus syriacus

Genus: Hibiscus
Family: Malvaceae
Common Names: althaea frutex, shrubby althaea, Syrian hibiscus, Syrian mallow

About this plant

A medium to large, deciduous shrub up to 4m tall with an upright habit. Lobed leaves appear in late spring and large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, blue and white with conspicuous protruding tubes of stamens open in succession from midsummer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and thrips

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall TrainedBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years