{"product_id":"blue-chiffon-rose-of-sharon-althea","title":"Proven Winners? Blue Chiffon? Rose of Sharon Althea - Hibiscus syriacus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProven Winners® Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Althea (Hibiscus syriacus)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon is an internationally recognized flowering shrub that brings stunning lavender-blue blooms to gardens across the country. This hardy, award-winning variety produces abundant double flowers with delicate, ruffled centers throughout the warm season, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking reliable performance and exceptional color. Buy Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon online to add a touch of elegance to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub works beautifully as a focal point specimen, a flowering hedge, or a colorful border element. It pairs well with perennials and ornamental grasses that appreciate similar sunlight and drainage conditions. Its compact, naturally rounded form makes it perfect for foundation plantings, mixed beds, or standalone features where you want season-long visual interest and pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6–8 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 4–6 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: 6+ hours daily\u003cbr\u003eWater: Drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces large, striking double-blue flowers with lacy centers from summer through fall\u003cbr\u003e• Proven tough performer—handles heat, drought, and challenging soil conditions with ease\u003cbr\u003e• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects to your garden\u003cbr\u003e• Award-winner (Royal Boskoop Silver Medal and RHS Award of Garden Merit) that requires minimal pruning and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight and prepare a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball. Position the plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the soil surface, then backfill and water thoroughly. During establishment, maintain consistent moisture, then transition to supplemental watering only during extended dry periods. In early spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage blooming, and prune lightly in late winter to remove dead wood and shape as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":45814278488250,"sku":"20911","price":107.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/blue-chiffon-rose-of-sharon-althea.jpg?v=1777509856","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/blue-chiffon-rose-of-sharon-althea","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}