Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

Also Known As

Aphrodite Rose Of Sharon

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' plant details

Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, fall color, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From June to Sept, these large pink, red-eyed flowers add a tropical touch to your far-from-tropical garden; an upright, 8-10' high shrub, this is a triploid hybrid of an old-fashioned favorite. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Rose of Sharon is a wonderful reblooming shrub that is quick to establish and flowers profusely through the entire summer. They bloom on new wood so they will flower even after heavy pruning the winter before and so plants can be kept as small as 3' tall, pruned into a small tree form, or left as a multi-stem shrub. The leaves are dark green and slightly serrated like most members of the Mallow family.

'Aphrodite' produces slightly ruffled flowers featuring pink petals and a deep red eye. It has a more compact form than many other varieties and so requires less pruning, the flowers are also sterile so it won't reseed around the garden.