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Althea or Rose of Sharon
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
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.

