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Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Woodbridge'

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Bloom Color

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Fuchsia (red-purple)

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Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Deciduous

Smooth

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

By air layering

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bay City, Michigan

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wytheville, Virginia

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| July 2004 | neutral

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Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Woodbridge'

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