Plant Name: Rose of Sharon – Blue and Pink Satin (Althaea)
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Technical name: Hibiscus Syriacus ‘Blue Satin’ (single flower)
‘Blue Satin’ is better than ‘Blue Bird’ which is a weaker plant
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Plant Family / Type: Hibiscus / Deciduous Flowering Shrub
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Preferred location: Full Sun (preferred) / Partial Shade
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Mature height: 5’ – 8’
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Mature Width: 5’ – 6’
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Growth Rate / Habit: Moderate / Upright vase-shaped
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Flower / Foliage:
· Large single-Blue with violet center flowers - July to September (bloom on new growth)
· Blue Bird - Blue-lavender flowers with a deep blue to red eye
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Preferred soil / Pruning / Fertiize:
· refer to Lucy Rose of Sharon Standard
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Rose of Sharon - Blue and Pink Satin
