Double Red Althea

Tags: Althea
Hibiscus syriacus 'Amplissimus'

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

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial sun
Mature Size:
Matures to 10 feet
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Red
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. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.