Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Heidi'

Hibiscussyriacus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Lavender
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 1) | January 2015 | positive

Cold hardy deciduous shrub, and apparently - will tolerate very hard frosts, but happiest in the sun.

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Face Fly
(Musca autumnalis)
Band-tailed Pigeon
(Patagioenas fasciata)
Featured
Face Fly
(Musca autumnalis)
Band-tailed Pigeon
(Patagioenas fasciata)