Pruning & Bloom

Rose of Sharon flowers on new growth, which makes late-winter or early-spring pruning useful when a plant needs shaping. Established plants are adaptable, but flowering is strongest with good light and reasonable moisture.

About This Variety

Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' Commonly sold as Double Purple FEATURES A heirloom introduction from 1873 that is still planted by gardeners worldwide for its show of beautiful double lilac purple blooms. You're in for a real treat with this lovely Rose of Sharon that will have your neighbors wanting to stop by to check it out! 'Ardens' features large and extremely showy double flowers in a sumptuous shade of lilac purple that sit majestically against a backdrop of lush green foliage. The delightfully ruffled petals surround a dark maroon color burst that peeks out from the center.

Bloom starts in summer and often continues well into fall on this low maintenance large shrub...or simply remove lower branches to form an eye-catching small tree! Ardens is one of Danny's favorite varieties. He often stops in the yard just to admire its beauty.

CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type: Shrub or Tree Shrub Type: Deciduous Flower Color: Lilac Purple Habit: Upright Bushy Shrub Spacing: 6 Feet Spread: 4 - 6 Feet Flower Shade: Lilac Purple Container Roll: Thriller Height Category: Tall Shrub Height: 8 - 10 Feet Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Green Common Names: Rose of Sharon Althea Invasiveness: This variety produces seeds. Attracts: Polinators Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Resists: Deer Drought Clay Black Walnut PLANT NEEDS Light Requirement: Full Sun Maintenance Category: Easy Blooms On: New Growth Bloom Time: July to October Hardiness Zones: Perennial in Zones 5 - 8 Find Your Hardiness Zone Watering Needs: Average Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Uses: Landscape, Mass Plantings, Hedge, Patented: No This plant is in the public domain. Fertilizer: Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring.