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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
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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 Bird Red Heart
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
Hibiscus Syriacus Multi-coloured group display