What is Hibiscus Syriacus?

Hibiscus Syriacus is an ornamental shrub that comes from China and India. At a maturity they stand at a height of about 8 feet (2.4 m) and 4 feet (1.2 m) in diameter and have large color five -point flowers. Other names of shrubs are Rose Althaea, Shrub Althaea and Rose of Sharon. It is well in full sun to a partial shadow and offers continuous flowering from mid -summer to early autumn. Its flowers have a diameter of about 2-4 inches (5.1-10.2 cm) and are produced in the growth of the current season. The coloring of the protested flowers moves from solids from white to purple to blue. Bicolor flowers with neck and other color other than petals are commonly grown. The branch begins near the country with numerous vertical branches. The lower limbs are sometimes removed to presented shrubs in the form of a tree. The natural growth formula for the shrub is upright with spread branches that develop into a vase -shaped profile. If they are not cut, the limbs tend to separate from the center because the plant ages. The surface is smooth and the octuresare slightly retracted or toothed. The vegetable leaves in spring and leaves are late in the autumn before turning yellowish green.

Hibiscus Syriacus prefers hot weather with full exposure to sunlight, although it can tolerate a partial shadow. The plant is best in a damp, well -drained soil, but is very adaptable and can benefit in the urban environment. The shrub is easily transplanted. Promotion is mainly rooted cutouts of STEM, although it can also be successfully cultivated from seeds.

In the landscape, Hibiscus syriacus is often used as a screen of the shrub. It can be planted to highlight the entrance or as an informal hedge. A twisted, grouped with other plants, serves as part of a living wall or privacy screen. Although it is awarded for its rich flowers throughout the summer, the shrub at the end of autumn is less decoratively attractive.

Hibiscus Syriacus is readily available in severalLika of popular varieties. The Bluebird variety has a blue single flower that sports a dark pink eye and a reddish foundation. Ardens is a purple variety of double flowering. The red heart produces a single flowers of white scarlet. Dozens of other varieties or cultivars have been developed, some of which do not fit seeds.