Description: An ideal focal point planting. This exceptional hardy hibiscus, often called Rose of Sharon, provides at least three months of spectacular color. The branches are covered from midsummer to frost in 3-5" azure-blue flowers with red-purple throats. Easy-to-care-for shrub reaches a height of 6-8' tall with a similar spread. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'Hibiscus syriacus, also known as Rose of Sharon, is handy if you love the look of tropical flowers, but need something more reliable in a cold climate. Rose of Sharon is woody, and these hard stems won't die back in the winter, standing up to cold weather better. It's gorgeous architectural interest for a more formal landscape. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird' Form: Shrub Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade Height/Habit: 6 - 8 feet Spread: 6 - 8 feet Spacing: 6 - 8 feet Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Flowering Date: Midsummer to frost Winter Care: Mulch first winter in northern areas. Avoid areas with excessive soil moisture. Flower Color: Blue-Purple Flower Form: Open, saucer-shaped flowers, 3 - 5" across, have overlapping petals. Foliage Type: Strong green, maple-like, deeply toothed along margins. Foliage appears in mid spring. Pruning: Prune to shape or rejuvenate an old plant. Remove dead or broken branches. Early spring to midsummer. Soil Requirement: Well-drained soil. Very tolerant of a wide range of soils. Additional Information: Does best in full sun. Will tolerate light shade but will not flower as well. -Start seeds indoors roughly 12 weeks before the last projected frost date in the spring.-Fill a container with soilless potting mix, and plant each seed about a half inch deep.-Lightly moisten the soil by misting it, and place the container by a bright window in a room that stays between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.-Keep the soil consistently moist, and you should see germination in roughly 2 to 4 weeks.
Price: 7 USD
Location: Keeseville, New York
End Time: 2024-02-04T01:16:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Humid Continental
Planting Time: 3 Weeks
Common Name: Rose of Sharon Hardy Hibiscus
Color: Blue-Purple
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Summer
Soil pH: Neutral
Life Cycle: Perennial
Type: Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus Seeds
Watering: Medium
Unit Type: Unit
Genus: Hibiscus
Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade
Features: Flowering, Cold Resistant
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Unit Quantity: 25
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
