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Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of Sharon
Origin: Eastern Asia.
| Family |
| Malvaceae |
| Genus |
| Hibiscus |
| Species |
| syriacus |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-32) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-25) - 30 |
| Height |
| 2-4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This beautiful late flowering shrub, with its large, round and colourful flowers and sweet nectar which attracts hummingbirds, this magnificent plant brings a tropical feel to any landscape. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of Korea. |
| Landscape |
| Boarders and containers, excellent ornamental plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found on mountain slopes. |
| Flower Description |
| Beautiful round flowers, blue, lavender, purple, red and white in colour. |
| Propagation |
| Sow seed early spring in a greenhouse, once large enough place into individual pots and leave in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant in permanent positions late spring or early summer. |
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