Rose of Sharon/Althea

Rose of Sharon/Althea
Hibiscus syriacus
Comes in Single color/ Tri Color
Also Single and Double Blooming
My Favorite is the Red White and Blue.

Deciduous Shrub

Size:
Height 10’
Spacing 5‘-7’

Sun: Full sun to light shade
Water: Regularly water, can take dry
between watering

Landscape Use: Specimen or screen
                               
Comments: Large hibiscus flowers in August-fall
                        Elegant branching pattern
                        for winter interest.
Maintenance: Do not Shear or Remove old Canes.
                        Selectively prune in spring for size and
                        shape.
May Be Deer Resistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark Knight Spirea

Dark Knight Spirea
Caryopteris x clandonensis
 Same as  Blue Mist (but not as dark purple)

Deciduous Shrub

Size:
Height 24-36”
Spacing 30’’
Dwarf Version
    First Choice - 18”x18’’

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Xeric after established
Blooms. Late summer into fall

Landscape Use: Medium Shrub
                               
Comments: BEES! Full of them when blooming,
                            Can reseed and spread.
                            Great winter interest.
                    Can grow almost anywhere.

Maintenance: Can be cut to the ground every year
                            to stop spreading, but you will
                            lose the winter interest.

Maximum Elevation: 7500 ft..
May Be Deer Resistant