HIBISCUS syriacus 'Blue Bird'
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HIBISCUS syriacus 'Blue Bird'
Commonly known as Rose of Sharon, Tree hollyhock
Very large single blue flowers with a dark centre
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. H. 'Oiseau Bleu'. Can be kept compact by spring pruning as flowers form on current year's growth -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
China to India. -
DeciduousOval to diamond-shaped, 3-lobed, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Blue
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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TrumpetTo 8cm (3in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubErect shrub. Flowers are produced from the leaf axils
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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