Hibiscus syriacus “Aphrodite”
$39.99
Aphrodite Rose of Sharon forms an upright deciduous shrub covered with clear pink, ruffled flowers, each marked by a prominent dark red eye.
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Description
Hibiscus syriacus Aphrodite is an upright, multistemmed deciduous shrub selected for abundant clear pink flowers. Each heavily ruffled bloom carries a prominent dark red eye that radiates along the petal veins, creating a sharp contrast against firm dark green leaves. The shrub flowers from early summer into fall and develops a dense, useful framework for a specimen, screen, or flowering hedge.
Give this Rose of Sharon full sun for the best flowering, although partial shade is tolerated. It grows in average, medium-moist, well-drained soil and also handles clay, poorer ground, urban conditions, and drought once established. A mature shrub can reach about 6 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide.
Prune to shape in spring. If larger flowers are preferred, older shoots may be cut back in late winter to two or three buds. Softwood stem cuttings provide the standard way to propagate the cultivar.
Additional information
| Height | 6 ft – 10 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 4 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite', Hibiscus syriacus "Aphrodite" |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Red, Pink |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Butterfly Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Butterfly-Friendly, Screen |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Aphrodite Rose of Sharon, Rose of Sharon, Shrub althea |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23025011, HIBSYAP0002G, 201911280, 201911279, 201781153 |
| Usps | Clear pink, ruffled flowers carry a striking dark red eye., Dense upright growth works as a specimen, screen, or flowering hedge., Sun and well-drained soil support the strongest flower display. |
| Propagation | Propagate from softwood stem cuttings. |
| Pests | Japanese beetles, whiteflies, and aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot, rust, and canker may occur. |
| Pruning | Prune to shape in spring; optional late-winter cutting back to two or three buds can produce larger flowers. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained; established plants tolerate drought. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun to partial shade; full sun gives the best flowering. |
| Common Name | Aphrodite Rose of Sharon |