Althea Red Heart Rose of Sharon
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Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'
Commonly called Rose of Sharon or shrub althea, this is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 8-12' height. It may be trained as a small tree or espalier.
Showy, hollyhock-like, 5-petaled flowers (to 3" diameter) appear over a long, early-summer to fall bloom period. Each flower has a prominent and showy center staminal column. Palmately-veined, coarsely-toothed, three-lobed, medium green leaves (to 4" long) are attractive during the growing season but produce no fall color.
*Rarely Damaged by Deer*
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Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina
Ornamental Characteristics | |
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Category | Large Flowering Shrub or Small Flowering Tree |
Foliage Type | Deciduous |
Height | 6' - 10' |
Spread | 6' - 8' |
Shape | Patio-tree form |
Primary Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Seasonal Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Flowering Season | Summer |
Flower Color | White with Red center |
Berries | N/A |
Environmental Characteristics | |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Preferences | Sun to Partial shade |
Water Preferences | Average to Moist (not wet): Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. |