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Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' (rose-of-sharon) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer to mid-autumn. This plant is upright and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' (rose-of-sharon) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' (rose-of-sharon) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' (rose-of-sharon) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.