Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' (Rose of Sharon)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | syriacus |
| Cultivar | 'Lucy' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 180 - 250 cm |
| Spread | 120 - 185 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well massed or as a hedge. |
| Pests | Japanese beetles, white flies and aphids may all occur as well as leaf spot and cankers. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | This plant produces double, purplish coloured flowers. |
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