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Chateau® de Versailles Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsyble9' PP #31,152
Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus si-ri-A-kus
SKU #40947
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing, upright, vase-shaped shrub; reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A Monrovia exclusive from the enchanting Chateau® series. The large, showy, blue-violet flowers will cover the stems from top to bottom, each featuring a deep red-violet center and a prominent stamen. Its height and scale, long bloom season, and attractive green foliage are ideal for providing high impact in borders and island beds. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | Rose of Sharon is a romantic addition to garden borders where height is needed, or against a tall fence or wall to create a softer feel. |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape or promote vigorous new growth. |
| History | Chateau® de Versailles is prized for its showy, hollyhock-like, floriferous blooms, attractive foliage, and multi-stemmed, upright habit. A Monrovia exclusive, introduced in 2019. |
| Lore | The Chateau™ series was named in homage of Loire Valley, France. |
Details
| Description | A Monrovia exclusive from the enchanting Chateau® series. The large, showy, blue-violet flowers will cover the stems from top to bottom, each featuring a deep red-violet center and a prominent stamen. Its height and scale, long bloom season, and attractive green foliage are ideal for providing high impact in borders and island beds. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Rose of Sharon is a romantic addition to garden borders where height is needed, or against a tall fence or wall to create a softer feel. |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape or promote vigorous new growth. |
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History
| History | Chateau® de Versailles is prized for its showy, hollyhock-like, floriferous blooms, attractive foliage, and multi-stemmed, upright habit. A Monrovia exclusive, introduced in 2019. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The Chateau™ series was named in homage of Loire Valley, France. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.