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Hibiscus syriacus

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 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Hibiscus syriacus (rose of sharon) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid fall. This plant is rounded in form and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Hibiscus syriacus (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 This deciduous shrub attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Hibiscus syriacus (rose of sharon) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Hibiscus syriacus (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.