Blueberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Shrub
Hibiscus syriacus 'DS01BS'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blueberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Shrub highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
Juicy double Blueberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon Shrub (Hibiscus syriacus 'DS01BS') can be described best as delicious! The tropical-looking flowers are amazing with a mix of purple and blue-violet and are fully double-petalled to make this display amazing! You might guess the flowers look like large Carnations or even Peony blooms, while still retaining their Hibiscus family flowers. The flowers are born in profusion from mid-summer into fall!
The leaves are smaller and serrated and shiny green for an overall fine texture. Growing to a decent-sized shrub that's densely branched and 6-8 feet tall and spreading to about 4-5 feet wide! You'll love the Hummingbirds and butterflies that arrive to check out these double blooms!
Rose of Sharon, also known as woody Hibiscus, are best known as shrubs with a hardy nature and tropical-looking blooms all summer through fall. Blueberry Smoothie™ Rose of Sharon and its siblings Peppermint and Raspberry, are hardy Hibiscus family members that thrive in USDA zones 5-9. Doing incredibly in both heat and the sun, Althea shows up on the garden scene a bit late to get growing in the spring - but boy is it worth the wait!
Planting and Application:
The incredible double-petalled flower display just begs to be planted where you can see them all growing season long. Picture one in a large container or planter near your back patio or porch. Filling your landscape with lavish lavender blue-violet blossoms! This is a classic focal point shrub and a glorious ornamental flowering specimen! Its adaptability allows you more options to use these low-maintenance plants anywhere in the full-sun garden!
Butterfly gardens, cottage garden accents, poolside privacy plantings, and softening a building's corner - the choices are endless! Use Blueberry Smoothie™ shrubs as a backdrop to your perennial or Rose garden borders. Let's not forget a single Blueberry Smoothie™ Althea bush will make an amazing accent near a sunny foundation planting or in a courtyard. Such a showy shrub commands a high-profile location in your yard!
Want to create a larger spectacle? Try planting your Rose of Sharon Shrub with its counterpart tree-form for a multi-tiered delight! Mix and match with other Althea trees and shrubs for a truly juicy and dimensional landscape! No room? Try training your shrub into a multi-trunked tree form yourself!
- Creamy Violet-Blue Double Blooms
- Massive Flower Display Mid-Summer to Fall
- Dense Multi-Branched Shrub Form
- Sterile, Non-Invasive Selection
- Fantastic Flowering Ornamental Accents, Specimens & Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Blueberry Smoothie™ Althea will love a full sun, hot, dry location in your yard once the plants are established, and can be very drought tolerant, requiring little additional water without sacrificing any quality, growth, or flower power! It is an amazingly easy plant to grow, tolerating almost any well-drained soil and any site as long as it is sunny. Prune before they leaf out and then leave them alone to produce those amazing flowers on the new growth.
- Full Sun
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Blooms on New Wood - Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
- Drought Tolerant & Easy to Grow
- Prune Early Spring - Blooms on New Wood
Such an amazing, colorful, showy shrub, the Blueberry Smoothie™ Althea has tropical-looking blooms that keep popping after most other blooming deciduous plants have called it quits. Buy yours online at NatureHills.com before they're gone!
Tree Form vs. Shrub Form
The details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.
Tree Form:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
