Rose of Sharon, Bali
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minfren'
Height: 8 feet
Spread: 7 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4b
Other Names: Shrub Althea
Brand: First Editions
Description:
Amazing semi-double blooms are white with a deep red center; a tall, stiffly upright patio tree with vase shape habit; extremely showy flowers throughout summer; very adaptable plant, but prefers full sun.
Ornamental Features
Rose of Sharon, Bali features bold semi-double white trumpet-shaped flowers with ruby-red throats along the branches from mid summer to early fall. It has green deciduous foliage. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.
Landscape Attributes
Rose of Sharon, Bali 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 shrub will require occasional maintenance 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. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Rose of Sharon, Bali is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Rose of Sharon, Bali will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 7 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
