Double Purple Althea

Tags: Althea
Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

Medium size, upright growing, slender, well-branched shrub to 10 feet with bright green serrated leaves. It is easily grown, tolerating a widerange of soil and moisture conditions. It produces purple blossoms in late summer.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial sun
Mature Size:
10 ft. Tall & Wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Period:
Late Summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.