Hibiscus Syriacus Rubra, also commonly called the Rose Of Sharon, are large shrubs or small trees that produce red, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. It is a high impact flower that will make a garden in any part of the world look like a tropical paradise.
It is also known as a hardy hibiscus. They can be planted singly, used as a specimen plant, or grown as hedge plant. They can also be pruned into a single stemmed small tree. It blooms profusely from late summer into the fall. It does not require much care and will do well in average soils.
Many months and years of bloom
Tolerant of summer heat
Vigorous grower that typically grows 8 ft. -12 ft. tall
Also known as a hardy hibiscus
Advantages:
Easy To Grow
Low Maintenance
Drought tolerant
Good For Hedge
Grow Best:
Landscape
Indoors
Containers
Ideal position:
Full to Part sun
3 to 6 hours morning sun best
Water:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Healthy Temperatures:
Warm, tropical vibes of 65-90°F
Grown indoors as a houseplant but can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-11
Growth Outlook:
Height : 8' - 12'
Wide: Up To 4"
Growth Rate: Fast
Plant Spacing: 3 - 6' apart
Pet Friendly - NO
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
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Landscape uses
Hedge
Privacy screen
Shade around a patio or deck
Along a fence
Accent
By a walk or driveway
Small tree
Corner-of-the-house shrub
Under tall palms or pine trees
Container plant for pool, patio or deck
Backdrop for smaller plants
Single yard specimen
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