Rose-Of-Sharon

Other names

Shrub Althea

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Spring Meadow Nursery

Description

Shrubs growing to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide with large, single, rich royal blue flowers. Superior to 'Blue Bird' which is a weak growing plant that is notoriously mixed up in the market. Blue Satin (TM) is a strong growing, uniform clone with rich color. Hybridized by Rien Verweij of the Netherlands. AWARDS: Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

flower color