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Hibiscus syriacus 'Boule de Feu'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hibiscus syriacus 'Boule de Feu' (rose-of-sharon) bears showy, multi-coloured light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid-fall. This shrub is rounded in form and has medium green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Hibiscus syriacus 'Boule de Feu' .
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Hibiscus syriacus 'Boule de Feu' (rose-of-sharon) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Hibiscus syriacus 'Boule de Feu' (rose-of-sharon) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.