Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu', Shrub Althea 'Oiseau Bleu', Hibiscus syriacus BLUE BIRD, Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'
One of the best known and most widely planted cultivars, award-winning Hibiscus syriacus ‘Oiseau Bleu’ or ‘Blue Bird’ (Rose of Sharon) is an upright deciduous shrub noted for its large, trumpet-shaped, violet-blue flowers, up to 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with a dark reddish-purple eye surrounding a cream center. Blooming continuously from midsummer to frost, each flower lasts about one day and stands out against the green foliage of lobed, dark green leaves. A very useful, structural shrub for the back of the border or as a flowering hedge.
| 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 | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Common names | Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| 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 | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Common names | Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Hibiscus syriacus ‘Oiseau Bleu’ (Rose of Sharon) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus syriacus ‘Oiseau Bleu’ (Rose of Sharon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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