Rose of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Double Pink'

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
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
Foliage
Pink
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Interlachen, Florida

Halifax, Massachusetts

Centereach, New York

Kernersville, North Carolina

Temple, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Centereach, NY | April 2003 | positive

The Rose of Sharon is a hardy tree. It will bring many years of beautiful blooms. If you've planted in a flower bed, just remember to c...Read More

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Interlachen, FL | April 2003 | positive

My dear sister, who resides in Centereach, N.Y., had this plant growing in her garden. Deciding that it was too invasive, she decided to ...Read More

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