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Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Candide'

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)

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Height

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Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

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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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Lavender

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Other details

Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Deciduous

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Bloom Characteristics

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Hanson, Massachusetts

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Copperas Cove, TX | June 2012 | neutral

I am sure I will rate this positive as soon as I purchase one! But I have to wait till fall because it is way to hot to plant right now ....Read More

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Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Candide'

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