General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 8 to 12'
Plant Spread: 6 to 10'
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Common names
  • Hardy Hibiscus
  • Rose Of Sharon
  • Hibiscus
  • Althea

Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Mar 19, 2012 5:55 AM concerning plant:
    Blush pink flowers have a red base. More purple than 'Hongsun'. Color of outer petals becomes deeper toward one side. Flowers are up to 7 inches across. Mid-season blooming type, showing peak bloom in late August.

    Branches upright. Comes from Korea.

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