ROSE OF SHARON, ROSE OF ALTHEA
Hibiscus syriacus
SKU: 414-010
Description
Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is widely intruduced around the world. Common names include the Korean rose (in South Korea), rose of Sharon (especially in North America), Syrian ketmia, shrub althea, rose mallow (in the United Kingdom). It is the national flower of South Korea and is mentioned in the South Korean national anthem.
Hibiscus syriacus is a hardy deciduous shrub. It is upright and vase-shaped, reaching 2–4 m (7–13 feet) in height, bearing large trumpet-shaped flowers with prominent yellow-tipped white stamens. Numerous flowers are produced on the shrub's new growth provide prolific flowering over a long summer blooming period. Hibiscus syriacus is highly tolerant of air pollution, heat, humidity, poor soil and drought. The species has naturalized very well in many suburban areas.
Type: Hardy shrub
Hardiness zones: 5-8
Location: Sun or half
Height: 8-12'
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: These seeds are very easy to germinate! Use a seed-starting mix for your germinating seeds. Plant seeds about a quarter-inch deep in your potting mix, and keep in warm, sunny conditions, at least 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Germination occurs in approximately 2-4 weeks.
Description
Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is widely intruduced around the world. Common names include the Korean rose (in South Korea), rose of Sharon (especially in North America), Syrian ketmia, shrub althea, rose mallow (in the United Kingdom). It is the national flower of South Korea and is mentioned in the South Korean national anthem.
Hibiscus syriacus is a hardy deciduous shrub. It is upright and vase-shaped, reaching 2–4 m (7–13 feet) in height, bearing large trumpet-shaped flowers with prominent yellow-tipped white stamens. Numerous flowers are produced on the shrub's new growth provide prolific flowering over a long summer blooming period. Hibiscus syriacus is highly tolerant of air pollution, heat, humidity, poor soil and drought. The species has naturalized very well in many suburban areas.
Type: Hardy shrub
Hardiness zones: 5-8
Location: Sun or half
Height: 8-12'
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: These seeds are very easy to germinate! Use a seed-starting mix for your germinating seeds. Plant seeds about a quarter-inch deep in your potting mix, and keep in warm, sunny conditions, at least 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Germination occurs in approximately 2-4 weeks.
