Blue Sharon Hibiscus Seeds (Hibiscus syriacus) produce beautiful, medium-sized shrubs adorned with rich blue-lavender blooms. Known for their long-lasting flowers and resilience, these plants are ideal for home gardens, patios, and decorative landscapes. Often called Rose of Sharon, this variety is valued for its low maintenance, drought tolerance, and extended bloom season.
Features:
- Elegant Blue Blooms: Produces striking blue to violet flowers with soft, ruffled petals.
- Extended Flowering Season: Blooms continuously from midsummer to early fall.
- Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerates a wide range of soil types and weather conditions.
- Attracts Pollinators: Draws bees and butterflies, adding life to your garden.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus
- Variety: Blue Sharon
- Plant Type: Deciduous perennial shrub
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 59
- Germination Time: 1428 days
- Germination Temperature: 7075F (2124C)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during dry periods
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer after frost danger has passed
- Bloom Time: Midsummer to early autumn
- Mature Height: 610 feet
- Spacing: 35 feet apart
- Ideal For: Home gardens, hedges, borders, and patio planters
Planting Guide:
- Soak seeds in warm water for 1224 hours before planting to improve germination.
- Sow seeds inch deep in well-draining soil.
- Keep soil moist and maintain a temperature of 7075F until germination.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors in full sun once the risk of frost has passed.
- Water regularly during establishment and prune lightly to maintain shape.