Rose Of Sharon, Shrub Althea 'Danica'

Hibiscus syriacus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
Synonym
Additional cultivar information
(aka Variegata)
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Textured
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow
Regional

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

West Babylon, New York

Laurens, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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(Zone 7b) | November 2013 | positive

The Hibiscus Syriacus is a common plants in the north of Italy . Mainly the variety with simple flowers that is also used for hedges. It ...Read More

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West Babylon, NY (Zone 7a) | September 2012 | positive

Carnation-like variegated flowers that are a mix of light and dark pinks and white. Unsure if flowers are sterile or not.

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