Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Blue Chiffon'

Hibiscussyriacus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
Synonym
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
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Chicago, Illinois

South Berwick, Maine

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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spokane valley, WA (Zone 5a) | April 2017 | neutral

planted a well grown 1 gallon pot last fall, it croaked over winter in spite of good snow cover. A friend had the same experience 2 win...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | July 2012 | positive

I originally planted my Blue Chiffon in a much too shady location. Finally transplanted to a mostly sunny site and it took off like a ro...Read More

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Dayton, OH (Zone 5b) | February 2012 | positive

The blue flowers are absolutely gorgeous! I planted mine last year. It bloomed profusely in the Summer despite being newly planted and yo...Read More

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