Photo of Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird

Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu'

Also Known As

  • Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'
  • Hibiscus syriacus 'Bluebird'
  • Bluebird Rose of Sharon

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird plant details

Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird

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 blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The huge violet-blue flowers of this 6-8' shrub with their maroon eye and veins look like something from the tropics! when they appear during late summer; grown for over 100 years and still ?the best single blue? (Hillier). S/M
Sky blue flowers 5" in diameter have a small red throat.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Tree Form. Violet-blue, flowers with dark eye, prune in spring. Deciduous, late to leaf out in spring. Zones 5-9

Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird plant

How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus Blue Bird

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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