Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus'

Also Known As

Hibiscus syriacus 'Variegata'
Hibiscus syriacus purpureus variegata
Purpureus Variegatus Rose of Sharon
Variegata Blue Hibiscus
Variegata Rose of Sharon
Variegata Shrub Althea
Variegata Syrian Hibiscus

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' plant details

Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy, purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This somewhat lower-growing but pretty-as-they-all-are Hibiscus has attractive leaves margined in creamy-yellow to offer to the summer border as well as some small double lilac-red flowers that never open fully. S/M

By: Forestfarm

We saw a small plant in Hammer's garden and have since been begging every shoot he can spare for cuttings, on the premise that we are helping prevent it's touching nearby plants; Jim has a thing about that. A traffic stopper, the bold variegation is perhaps the best of any shrub I know, flowers are strange double purplish things that never fully open, giving a sort of carnation bud effect.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A native of India and China, this gorgeous shrub has been neglected in the trade although it's been around for years. Blooming from May until fall in the hottest, driest weather, it doesn't require watering and needs little attention. In 1778 Abercrombie called the plant "the greatest ornament of the autumn season, of almost any of the shrubby tribe..."