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Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon, Rose of Althea)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 21638

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species: Hibiscus syriacus

Common Names add Althea edit | delete Rose of Sharon edit | delete Shrub Althea edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Drought Tolerant Juglone Tolerant Ornamental Shrub   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit Autumn / Fall   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit Alternate Palmate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Hedging/Screening   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Purple Lavender White   Wildlife Value edit Bees   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below National flower of South Korea edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Jewell (5504) wrote on Aug 03 2009 In Pacific Northwest bloom starts in August and goes into fall. Really hates being pruned. Have killed bushes twice by heavy pruning. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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