Minerva Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'
SKU
00230
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hi-BIS-kus si-ri-A-kus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. high, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Spirea (Spiraea); Lavender (Lavandula); Viburnum (Viburnum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Phlox (Phlox) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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