Hibiscus syriacus |
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Description
Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous shub that grows 8' to 15' tall and 6' to 18' wide with green leaves. It likes half to full sun and will take the heat, medium watering, and well drained loam soil.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.