HIBISCUS SYRIACUS Malvaceae Family Aka Rose of Sharon, Althea, Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow Origin – Asia National Flower of South Korea Deciduous Up to 3m High, 3m wide Drought and frost resistant, when mature
Upright shrub, multi stemmed White, pink, mauve colours Single, semi double and double Can be grown as a hedge
Can be trained as a Tree Leaves are tri-lobed
Growing Tips Full Sun Moist, well drained soil Acid to alkaline soil Protect from strong winds Little pruning req'd Propagate from seeds or cuttings Feed in summer
RHS Award of Merit Blue BirdRed Heart
Woodbridge
Diana
Lavender Chiffon
White Chiffon
Meehanii
Other Uses Hibiscus Tea – Leaves & Flowers, Hot or Cold Salads – Young leaves, chopped or whole Medicinal – Burns, Sore Throats, Soothing, Lowers Blood Pressure & Cholestrol Bark – Contains medically active ingredients Oil – Believed to help smooth wrinkles
Multi-coloured group display Hibiscus Syriacus