Hibiscus syriacus Chiffon® Blue PP20574

Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwood3'

Also Known As

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon'™
Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree'
Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon®
Blue Chiffon™ Hardy Hibiscus Rose of Sharon
Chiffon Blue™ Althea
Chiffon Blue™ Rose of Sharon

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Hibiscus syriacus Chiffon® Blue PP20574 plant details

Hibiscus syriacus Chiffon® Blue PP20574 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus Chiffon® Blue PP20574

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus Chiffon® Blue PP20574

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shrub for all gardens, the wonderful, fully-double blue flowers bloom from summer into fall on an 8-12' shrub that is sterile, heat, drought and salt-tolerant. It also brings in the hummingbirds and butterflies; a real gem as a specimen and a total knock out as a hedge! S/M USPP 20574

By: Forestfarm

The cool blue, frilly double flowers of Blue Chiffon™ Althea are sure to make summer feel like spring again with its large flowers that are born in abundance on a vigorous and easy to grow upright to vase-shaped deciduous shrub. Altheas need little maintenance once established. Prune to shape as desired in late winter and you can train them into tree standards, hedges, or allow them to become specimens.

By: Almost Eden

Prolific blooming, Hardy Hibiscus 'Blue Chiffon' has large, sky-blue flowers with layers of petals that give it a semidouble appearance that's complemented by burgundy highlights in the center of each flower. You'll be impressed with the large bloom size; these dramatic flowers easily measure 4-5" across. Blooming summer to fall, 'Blue Chiffon' is a large plant that reaches 5-8' tall when fully mature. It makes a beautiful blue-flowering shrub that's a focal point in any landscape.