HIBISCUS SYR. 'RED HEART' - 2GAL

Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'

Height: 10 feet

Spread: 8 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 6b

Other Names: Shrub Althea

Description:

A wonderfully distinctive variety of this old-fashioned favorite featuring ostentatious pure white flowers with the most prominent rich ruby-red blotch at the base of each petal surrounding a white stamen cone; commands attention in the garden

Ornamental Features

Red Heart Rose Of Sharon features bold white trumpet-shaped flowers with ruby-red centers along the branches from mid summer to early fall. It has green deciduous foliage. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.

Landscape Attributes

Red Heart Rose Of Sharon is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Insects
Disease
Red Heart Rose Of Sharon is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Accent
Mass Planting
Hedges/Screening
General Garden Use
Container Planting