Althea or Rose of Sharon

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Summer flowering large shrub or small tree.

Botanical Name: Hibiscus

Varieties we carry:

  • Smoothie Series (Raspberry, Blueberry, Fusion)

  • Pillar Series (Red, Purple, White)

The following varieties may be available for special request: Lady Bug, Blue Angel, Lil Kim

Seasons of availability: All year

Landscape Value:

Althea or Rose of Sharon is a large deciduous tree or shrub native to southern China and Taiwan. It grows approximately 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, depending on variety. Flowers are an attractant for butterflies, specialized bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Plant in a children’s, pollinator, or butterfly garden or train it to a small tree for a specimen.

Plant Care:

Althea or Rose of Sharon prefers moist, but well-draining soil and partial to full sun. Prune during the spring to encourage new growth and larger flower size.

Ideal planting seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring

Variety:
Size:

Summer flowering large shrub or small tree.

Botanical Name: Hibiscus

Varieties we carry:

  • Smoothie Series (Raspberry, Blueberry, Fusion)

  • Pillar Series (Red, Purple, White)

The following varieties may be available for special request: Lady Bug, Blue Angel, Lil Kim

Seasons of availability: All year

Landscape Value:

Althea or Rose of Sharon is a large deciduous tree or shrub native to southern China and Taiwan. It grows approximately 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, depending on variety. Flowers are an attractant for butterflies, specialized bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Plant in a children’s, pollinator, or butterfly garden or train it to a small tree for a specimen.

Plant Care:

Althea or Rose of Sharon prefers moist, but well-draining soil and partial to full sun. Prune during the spring to encourage new growth and larger flower size.

Ideal planting seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring