Minerva Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'
Description | Compact, deciduous shrub selected for abundance of superior, continuous flowers with longer bloom season and little to no seed production. Lavender flowers have a pink overlay and dark red eye. Dense habit of handsome, leathery, dark green foliage creates a wonderful informal hedge or screen. Highly tolerant to air pollution and drought. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. high, 6 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Privacy Screen |
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Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Lavender (Lavandula); Viburnum (Viburnum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Phlox (Phlox) |
Care | Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates brief periods of drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to shape or promote vigorous new growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Dickinson, ND 58601
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