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Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 4 m (5 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva' (rose of sharon) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during mid-summer to mid-autumn. This deciduous 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 deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva' (rose of sharon) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva' (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.