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HIBISCUS
All Flower JUL-SEPT
Exotic flowers, unsurprisingly the symbols or national flowers of several tropical and subtropical countries.
Well-known as a tea with high vitamin C content.
Genus of more than 600 species of widely distributed deciduous and evergreen shrubs.
They occur in a variety of habitats including streamsides, moist woodland and dry, rocky sites.
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DeciduousAnd evergreen shrubs, trees, annuals and perennials. Colour of flowers ranges through red, pink, purple, blue, yellow or white. Prominent stamens.
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowOne of many plants known, confusingly, as 'Rose of Sharon'. Grown for their showy, mainly funnel-shaped flowers.Pests & DiseasesAphids, whitefly, scale insects, mealybugs, powdery mildew.Place of originWarm-temperate, sub tropical and tropical regions worldwide.
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to alkaline soil
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Hibiscus syriacus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HIBISCUS

HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'
Rose mallow
dark leaves and brilliant red flowers. Herbaceous

HIBISCUS moscheutos 'Planet Griotte'
Rose mallow
cherry-red flowers. Herbaceous.

HIBISCUS syriacus 'Blue Bird'
Rose of Sharon, Tree hollyhock
very large single blue flowers with a dark centre

HIBISCUS syriacus 'Diana'
Rose of Sharon, Tree hollyhock
large pure white flowers with crimped petals


HIBISCUS syriacus 'Hamabo'
Rose of Sharon, Tree hollyhock
pale rose with a dark red blotch. Single


HIBISCUS syriacus 'Woodbridge'
Rose of Sharon, Tree hollyhock
large single deep rose-pink
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20