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Hibiscus syriacus ‘DS03RS’ PP27196
Raspberry Smoothie Althea
Plant Type- Deciduous Shrub
Flower Color- Purple
Foliage Color- Green
Growth Habit- Upright
Growth Rate- Moderate
Zone- 5-9
Height- 8′ tall
Spread- 4′ wide
Light- Sun
Details- Beautiful double purple blooms are produced mid to late summer and continue throughout the first part of fall. Nice upright growth. Also known as Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon.
Pruning- Pruning should be done immediately following the blooming cycle of the plant. Selective pruning can be done at any time. Do not remove more than 1/3 of the plant during any pruning.
Other Althea/Hibiscus plant options.
- Bali Hibiscus
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Minerva Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
- Peppermint Smoothie Althea
- Strawberry Smoothie Althea
- Summer Ruffle Variegated Hibiscus