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    • Photo of Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    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..."

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Purpureus Variegatus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Hibiscus 'Tosca'

    aka Hibiscus mutabilis x syriacus 'Tosca', Tosca Rose of Sharon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus 'Tosca' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Hibiscus schizopetalus

    aka Hibiscus schizopetalus 'Japanese Lantern', Coral Hibiscus, Fringed Hibiscus, Japanese Lantern, Japanese Lantern Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hibiscus schizopetalus flower by Ziqqy J
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    Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated]

    aka Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegatus', Hibiscus tiliaceus tricolor, Talipariti tiliaceum 'Albo-Variegatus', Mahoe Sea Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus, Tricolor Hibiscus, Variegated Beach Hibiscus, Variegated Mahoe

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated] foliage by Almost Eden
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    Hibiscus denudatus

    aka Paleface, Rock Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus denudatus by Stan Shebs
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    Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus

    aka Abelmoschus moschatus var. tuberosus, Hibiscus abelmoschus, Hibiscus rhodopetalus, Hibiscus sagittaefolius, Hibiscus subnudus, Climbing hibiscus, Musk mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus flower by Peter Richardson
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