Do you like the Hisbiscus flowers? Hibiscus syriacus, popularly known as “Rose of Sharon or Althea“. It has large flat blossoms which attract nectar eating insects. There are so many great selections of perennial hibiscus.
Hibiscus syriacus is split into double-flowered and single-flowered varieties, with doubles tending to start their bloom slightly later than singles. Many double-flowered varieties have been garden mainstays for decades, with flower colours that assortment from white and pink to red and violet. Some of the best double types are ‘Ardens,’ having its rose-purple flowers; ‘Blushing Bride,’ with wealthy pink flowers that fade to white; ‘Jeanne D’Arc,’ with profuse, pure white flowers; and ‘Lucy,’ with red flowers on the plant that may be probably the most vigorous of any double selection.
Here are few pictures of some Hibiscus syriacus.
Photo by by kanegen, on Flickr
Photo by by jl.cernadas, on Flickr
Photo by okano, on Flickr
Photo by vitopingo, on Flickr
Photo by by magnolia1000, on Flickr
Photo by Sids1, on Flickr
It is simple to understand why Hibiscus syriacus has always been so popular. There are few plants as easy to get established in the landscape or as floriferous and satisfying with so little expenditure of effort. Whilst Hibiscus syriacus is considered a shrub, it is great to note that it is a rather big, cumbersome one. At 10 to 12 feet tall and six to ten feet broad, it’ll quickly consume up space inside a small yard. But its desirable bloom can effortlessly override gardening logic, particularly when the plant is little and packed with colour.
