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Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus

  • Exposure
    • Sun
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 96 - 144 Inches
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ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Sun 96 - 144

The Chiffon series just got more exciting with the addition of this selection with rich blue flowers. It has the same great Chiffon vigorous growth and lacy blooms. Large, single blue flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. Bold yet delicate, Blue Chiffon is a star in the garden from late summer to fall.

Features

Large blue flowers in late summer. Adaptable and easy to grow. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.

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Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts: 
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resists: 
Deer

Characteristics

Shrub Type: 
Deciduous
Height Category: 
Medium
Garden Height: 
96 - 144 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
84 Inches
Spread: 
48 - 72 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Purple
Flower Shade: 
Lavender
Foliage Colors: 
Green
Foliage Shade: 
Dark Green
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun
Blooms On: 
New Wood
Bloom Time: 
Late Summer through Fall
Hardiness Zones: 
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

Late season color for hedges, perennial or shrub borders, specimen and containers. This is a nice addition to the mixed border, and can also be used as a specimen plant for late summer interest. Excellent for hedging.

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

Grows in any soil unless it is either really wet or dry. Prune in late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned, but this is not usually necessary. 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. An additional dose of liquid fertilizer may be needed in summer.

Patent Information: 
Blue Chiffon Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree' PP: 20574 Can. PBRAF
Award Year Award Plant Trial
Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
Silver Medal Royal Horticulture Society
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