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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

    Also Known As

    • Ardens Rose of Sharon

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' plant details

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' is a flowering shrub that blooms prolifically from early summer to fall with semi-double, lilac-pink flowers with dark veins in their centre. Maple-like green foliage serves well before and during the blooming season. Rose of Sharon are slow to emerge in the spring, perfectly hardy, easy care and provide bright colour in late summer garden. Growth habit is vase-shaped, 8 to 10 feet tall with a 6 to 10 foot spread. Prefers acidic, well draining soil. Little to no pruning required. Perfect for screens, hedges, borders and specimen planting. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Single blue-purple flowers arrive in July and last all summer. We grow all our Hibiscus as single-stem trees. Zone 5.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Tree form. Lilac-pink double flowers, prune in spring for shape. Deciduous, late to leaf out in spring. Zones 5-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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