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Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Collie Mullens'

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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
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
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Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Scottsdale, Arizona

Littleton, Colorado

Krotz Springs, Louisiana

Cleveland, Ohio

Cheshire, Oregon

Gaffney, South Carolina

San Antonio, Texas

Ridgefield, Washington

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Turlock, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2007 | positive

I'm in Zone 9 and all Rose of Sharon's do well here. This hybrid is just beautiful! Double flowers of a dusty rose. Such a unique color a...Read More

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