Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Athlia
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Athlia
Height: 8-10 feet
Width: 4-6 feet
Foliage: lustrous green
Fall Colors: flowers in red, pink and purple
mid to late summer.
Growth Rate: slow to moderate
Soil: wide range of soils except for the very
wet or very dry soils
Description: The Althea shrub is ideal if you have a sunny entranceway just begging for the right shrub. It is popular, colorful and an excellent choice for any area. Make a spot for the beautiful Althea shrub, better known as Rose of Sharon. With an interesting choice of colors this beautiful shrub is best known for its large showy flowers that bloom all summer long.
