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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge'

    Also Known As

    • Woodbridge Rose of Sharon

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' plant details

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: fall color, floriferous, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, pollution and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' has large, single, rich, lavender-pink, vase-shaped flowers with red centres and pale yellow stamens atop dark green foliage. Blooms from midsummer to frost with an upright growth habit of 6-8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Slow to emerge in the spring, hardy and easy care. Prefers acidic, well drained soil in full to part sun. Prune for size in spring. Plant in shrub borders, as foundation plants, hedges or screens. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A nice plant for mixed hedges or borders. Fairly care free, it grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Growth Rate 1-1½' per yr

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 3'-4'

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    Zones

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    Width: 5'-6'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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