Rose-Of-Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' Malvaceae

Other names

Shrub Althea

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Lake County Nursery, Forestfarm Nursery

Description

Erect growing, multi-stemmed, low-branched shrub reaching 9.5' in height and 8' in width; foliage heavily textured. Solitary, short-stalked flowers are dark pink with a prominent red center, 4.5"-5" across, effective from June to September. Triploid.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5