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Althea - Single Blooms

A stunning addition to any landscape. This deciduous flowering shrub or small tree features vibrant single blooms with a contrasting center. Upright habit. Flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Prune in early spring while still dormant to remove deadwood and maintain form.

Companion Plants

Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

Spirea

Yew

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Althea - Single Blooms

  • Botanical name

    Hibiscus syriacus

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    6-10' (2-3 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch