Blue Bird Rose of Sharon

One of the most popular shrubs with commercial landscapers, the Blue Bird Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird') produces a nearly true-blue, pale to medium-dark blue, that slightly fade at the edges into a luscious lavender. Highlighted by a deep magenta eye at the bottom of the throat and has large white, and is accented by a lacy, creamy white, to pale yellow stamens!

A moderate grower, Althea are also pollution-tolerant, which is why you'll find these flowering ornamental shrubs are used extensively in city and commercial landscapes! Its attractive and plentiful blooms make Blue Bird fully capable of holding its own as a specimen! Bees, butterflies, and even a few Hummingbirds will make your garden their favorite summer and autumn pitstop for pollen and nectar resources!

Related to Hardy and Tropical Hibiscus, Althea are profuse bloomers and not only flower late but leaf out late as well, so have patience in the spring. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, these lovely shrubs grow to a vigorous and rounded 8 to 10 feet in height while spreading 5-6 feet in width.

Planting and Application:

Not only easy to grow and low maintenance, but Blue Bird is also easy to shape Rose of Sharon and make a tree-form accent! Or keep the lower limbs intact and your shrub can become a prime candidate for hedges! Create outdoor rooms and lush privacy that acts like floral wallpapered living walls that bloom all summer and fall! Turn your sunny side yard into a soothing private retreat!

Fantastic anchors and focal points among the garden beds and borders, and soften the corners of your home and outbuildings with their blue blossoms! Rose of Sharon are lovely backdrops to your Perennial, Rose, and Cottage Gardens and accent every other type of plant before them!

Float one or more blooms in a shallow dish of water with a floating candle for the look of a luau. Or harvest laden armloads of the slender Blue Bird stems to fill tall vases placed along the top of your outdoor bistro table.

• Deep Blue to Lavender Blooms & Magenta Eyes
• Lush Green Foliage
• Upright Rounded Elegantly Branched Form
• Bee, Butterfly & Hummingbird Friendly Flowers!
• Beautiful Hedges, Privacy & Screening, Garden Rooms & Focal Points

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Rose of Sharon prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Easy to grow in any average soil - even very dry or very alkaline - Rose of Sharon will change the way you see this wonderful group of shrubs! Altheas performs 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! Plant it in a spot where they will get at least six hours of sunlight a day, but in hotter climates, they can handle some afternoon shade. 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. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for flowering plants at the same time.

This gorgeous shrub blooms on new wood, so 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 multi or single-stemmed tree forms! Renewal prune every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.

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

Gorgeous and rare true-blue color, the luscious Blue Bird Rose of Sharon will light up your landscape with its late-season blooms! Hurry and reserve yours today at Nature Hills Nursery!