Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin'
(Rose of Sharon Blue Satin)
Hybridizer: Verweij (2002)
Family: Malvaceae
Light: Full sun-part shade
Height: 8-10'
Spacing: 4-6'
Blooms: Floriferous, blue-violet with red eye, mid-Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: Well-drained, acidic, neutral, drought tolerant
Uses: Ornamental, back of perennial border, foundation, hedge, specimen
Propagation: Seeds, softwood cuttings
Comments: Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' or Rose of Sharon Blue Satin is a hardy shrub with a fast, upright growth habit. From mid-Summer till frost, this perennial hybrid plant produces abundant lovely blue blossoms, followed later by seeds. lt has deciduous green foliage. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' is easily propagated from seeds or softwood cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained acidic or neutral soil, in a sunny to part shade location. Rose of Sharon Blue Satin blooms the first year of growth and tolerates heat and humidity well. It makes a great specimen or foundation plant. Mass plant Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Satin' for a superb looking hedge. Use it as a stand alone specimen plant. Rose of Sharon Blue Satin add colors to the back of the perennial border. It is really eye-catching and attracts a lot of attention.
USDA Zones: 5-8