Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'
Hibiscus 'Ardens' is a rose of Sharon with semi-double, lilac-pink flowers, darker centres and maple-like green foliage.
Description:
Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' is a flowering shrub that blooms prolifically from early summer to fall with semi-double, lilac-pink flowers with dark veins in their centre. Maple-like green foliage serves well before and during the blooming season. Rose of Sharon are slow to emerge in the spring, perfectly hardy, easy care and provide bright colour in late summer garden. Growth habit is vase-shaped, 8 to 10 feet tall with a 6 to 10 foot spread. Prefers acidic, well draining soil. Little to no pruning required. Perfect for screens, hedges, borders and specimen planting. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Rose of Sharon
Family: Malvaceae (The Mallow Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountain slopes.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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