Hibiscus syriacus
Shrubby Althaea, Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Blue Hibiscus, Shrub Althaea, Syrian hibiscus, Syrian ketmia, Althea, Korean Hibiscus, Mugunghwa, Rose-of-Sharon, Shrub Althea, Shrub-althaea, Common Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon (USA), Hibiscus syriacus
Description
A small deciduous shrub or tree with a dense, compact crown dotted with elegant flowers featuring a prominent stamen column, a bell-shaped corolla and petals in varying shades of colour depending on the variety. It adapts to a range of soil and climate conditions, though it prefers a position in full sun. Suitable for adding a distinctive ornamental touch to gardens and parks as well as terraces and balconies, whether as a single specimen, in groups or in combination with other plants.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Angiospermae
- Order
- Malvales
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Species
- Hibiscus syriacus
Synonyms (7)
- Althaea frutex
- Hibiscus acerifolius
- Hibiscus arborescens
- Hibiscus chinensis
- Hibiscus floridus
- Hibiscus rhombifolius
- Ketmia syriaca
