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Hibiscus syriacus 'Jeanne d'Arc'

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 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hibiscus syriacus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (rose-of-sharon) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late summer to early autumn. 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 'Jeanne d'Arc' .
Cautions The growth rate of Hibiscus syriacus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (rose-of-sharon) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Hibiscus syriacus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (rose-of-sharon) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.