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Blue Satin®

Full sun

96 - 144

Hibiscus syriacus
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs

Blue Satin®
Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus
syriacus

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$15.95
Container Size: Quart

The large, single, rich blue flowers are certain to draw attention in any summer garden. Superior to 'Blue Bird', which is a weak growing plant, Blue Satin is a strong growing, uniform variety with rich color. Unusual blue flowers add a tropical touch to any landscape.

"I just purchased the Rose of Sharon "Blue Satin'. This is the most beautiful hibiscus that I have ever seen. Your plants are always superior. Thank you so much!" - S. Graff - NC

Features

Large blue flowers in late summer. May be pruned to shape in spring. Adaptable and easy to grow. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Blue-Purple
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden Height:
96 - 144"; Tall
Spacing:
60 - 84"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Mid-Summer
Zones:
Hardy in zones 5 - 8
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Hardy Temp:
-20°F (-29°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes
An excellent Hardy Hibiscus for the landscape. Can be trained into a small tree. Excellent for use in mixed containers and then removed for fall planting. Good for hedging.

Patent Information

Blue Satin® Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' USPP12,680

Growing Tips

Blooms mid-summer. Grows in any soil unless it is either very dry or very wet. Prune in late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned, although this is usually unnecessary. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. A supplemental dose of liquid fertilizer may be needed in mid-summer.

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Year Award Trial
2005 Top Pick Dallas Arboretum
Award of Recommendation Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society
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