Coelestis Rose of Sharon

Gorgeous radiant clear and clean blooms, the Coelestis Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Coelestis') features huge, violet-blue, tropical-looking flowers cover this large vase-shaped shrub starting in mid-summer and continuing on through fall! Not many other flowering shrubs bloom during this time, so get ready for compliments. The flowers themselves are very showy, with deep, heathery blue petals held in an open style. 

Called "single" blooms, this really means Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies will be coming to your house to party. It's a lot easier for them to drink nectar from open flowers. The color turns scarlet at the throat of the bloom. These vital resources feed your hungry droves all summer and into the fall! Their relaxing, romantic effect is only heightened by the healthy, dark green foliage. It makes a perfect foil for the lush, large blooms with their wide petals and sophisticated color backed by the lush, dark green foliage and airy upright branching.

Also known as Althea and related to the Tropical Hibiscus, the Rose of Sharon naturally grows in a graceful, upright way, you will only rarely have to worry about mundane tasks like pruning! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, these shrubs grow to an easy-to-manage and alter 8-10 feet in height and 5-6 feet wide.

Planting and Application:

Love summer? If you have a pool, or regularly entertain family and friends in your backyard, take a look at this cool-toned bold cousin to hardy Hibiscus! It's a great way to highlight the season of fun, and you won't need to fuss with it! Add to the delight and get ready to watch the flocks of butterflies arriving to sip nectar! Plant yours near a window or garden bench for easy viewing!

Need a hedge or screen? Coelestis would be wonderful as an informal, super easy-care flowering wall for a garden room, or all along your fence line. Carve out some space in your garden for yourself and create a morning breakfast nook or yoga studio! You'll enjoy the shade and the graceful screening!

Add Coelestis as a flowering specimen and anchor to a foundation planting, or backdrop and accent to Perennial and Cottage gardens, Rose of Sharon are versatile blooming shrubs that love the sun! Pair this fun shrub with Russian Sage to pull in the cool blue. Then, pop-bright Voodoo Sedum along the base as a groundcover. Or, use a single shrub as a beautiful focal point plant outside a kitchen window, or in a courtyard. Gain easy peasy lemon squeezy style for weeks on end!

• Huge Blue Violet Blooms
• Graceful, Upright Shrub & Green Foliage
• Hummingbirds, Pollinators & Butterflies Love the Nectar-Rich Blooms
• Starts Blooming When Other Shrubs are Done for the Season
• Stylish Flowering Privacy Hedge, Specimen, Backdrop & Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Althea shrubs and trees perform well in almost any soil, except if it's too dry or too wet. This easy-care plant is a perfect choice, whether you are a beginner or have years of landscaping experience. Rose of Sharon loves sunshine and can tolerate some afternoon shade in warmer climates! Plant it in a spot where they will get at least six hours of sunlight a day for the most flowers. Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Use a three-inch layer of arborist mulch over the top of the root system to keep them nice and cool.

This pretty shrub blooms on new wood. Prune Althea in early spring to either shape or control the height. You'll have flowers later that season, no matter how tightly you trim them in spring. You can even train these shrubs into small multi or single-stemmed tree forms! Renewal prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time. Follow application rates on the label.

In some regions, Rose of Sharon can have so many seedlings that sprout nearby that they can become a nuisance. Simply deadhead your shrub after flowers fade and remove those seedheads before they mature to combat this.

• Full Sun & Partial Shade
• Moderate Moisture & Enriched Well-Drained Soil
• Rugged, Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant
• Tolerates Salt Spray & Deer Seldom Bother It
• Vigorous & Very Low Maintenance

Cool violet blue mid-season bloomer! You will love the clear and clean lines of the prolific flowers of the gorgeous Coelestis Rose of Sharon shrub! Hurry and order yours today at Nature Hills!