Hibiscus syriacus 'Rubis' - Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Rubis'

Also called Althea

  • Dark pink to red single flowers
  • Seed capsules persist, adding winter interest
  • Variably palmate leaves emerge late in spring
  • Yellowish foliage in the fall
  • Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • Bloom Time: July to September

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
200-250 cm

SPREAD:
175-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions, but is best grown in a well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Hibiscus can be trained or pruned into a tree form or grafted as a standard. Standards usually exhibit more globose heads than trained tree forms.

Additional Notes about Rose of Sharon:


Potential invasive species.

Plant This, Not That recommends varieties of Hibiscus moscheutos as potential alternates.