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Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'

Also Known As

  • Lucy Rose of Sharon

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' plant details

Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and pollution
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Decidous, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with double red-pink blooms in mid-summer throug early fall. Prune back in the spring for a more profuse flower display in summer. Green foliage turns yellowish in the fall and drops. Drought and heat tolerant. Growth Rate medium
Deep red double flowers last all summer on this tree form Hibiscus. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' plant

How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-12'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 5'-6'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 8'

Width: 8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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