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Image of the bird and butterfly attractant, Hibiscus syriacus '3-in-1'
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Hibiscus syriacus '3-in-1'
(Rose of Sharon, Syrian Rose, Althea Rose, Mukuge, Huchisu) |
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Hybridized by Rien Venweij of the Netherlands
Light: Full sun / part shade
Height: 6'-12'
Spread: 6'-8'
Blooms: Floriferous, single-petaled, giant size, pink, white and
blue flowers from mid-Summer to frost
Foliage: Dark green, tri-lobed with coarsely toothed margin
Soil: Well-drained, peat moss, composted
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: As needed
Propagation: Stem cuttings, air layering, seeds
Uses: Borders, hedges, groupings, back of perennial garden
Caution: Spider mites, aphids, Japanese beetles
Comments: Hibiscus syriacus '3-in-1' or Rose of
Sharon or Syrian Rose or Althea Rose or Mukuge Huchisu is a unique low-maintenance
woody shrub
that produces white, pink and blue flowers all on the same plant.
Syrian Rose requires pruning in early Spring to early Summer to promote larger blooms.
Rose of Sharon maybe considered invasive as it is a prolific self-seeder.
Althea Rose
will releaf in late Spring or early Summer. Hibiscus syriacus
'3-in-1' attracts birds, bees
and butterflies. Mukuge Huchisu is a hardy and attractive deciduous shrub that
brightens the landscaping garden with its colorful floriferous blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-10 |
