Other names: Shrub althea, Rose of Sharon
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Plant in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Needs long, hot summers to flower well.
Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Hedging/Screens, Wallside and trellises
H5
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate
Deciduous
Bushy, Erect
Eastern Asia
No
No
Not toxic
Pruning group 1.
Seed, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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