Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' (Rose of Sharon)
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Free flowering, Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' (Rose of Sharon), often sold as 'Blue Satin', is a dense and bushy deciduous shrub noted for its abundant violet blue flowers resembling hollyhock blossoms. Blooming continuously from midsummer to fall, the large deep royal blue to violet-blue flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), are adorned with dark reddish-purple throats and conspicuous, protruding, creamy-white tubes of stamens. Each flower lasts about one day, but the plant blooms continuously and heavily until late in the season. The foliage of broadly ovate, three-lobed leaves is dark green. A very useful, structural shrub for the back of the border.
- Typically grows with an upright habit, up to 6-9 ft. tall (180-270 cm) with a spread of 3-6 ft. (90-180 cm). This is a sterile cultivar that does not produce viable seed.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best flower production is obtained in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils. Tolerant of drought, urban conditions, heat and humidity.
- Fairly pest and disease free. Watch for leaf spots, blights, rusts, canker and Japanese beetles. Deer resistant.
- Plant in shrub borders for dramatic summer blooms. Great flowering shrub for foundation plantings, hedges or screens.
- Prune to shape in spring. Pruning back to 2-3 buds in late winter may produce bigger blooms.
Rose of Sharon: How to Grow and Care with Success
Rose of Sharon, also known as Hibiscus syriacus, is a deciduous shrub that produces showy, hollyhock-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. It is native to Asia and is popular for its late summer blooming season, drought tolerance, and low maintenance.Read More
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6' – 9' (180cm – 270cm) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Photo courtesy of littlegemtrees (Flickr)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hibiscus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6' – 9' (180cm – 270cm) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |