Diana Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'

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3132 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091

Just east of the Edens (I-94)
Skokie Rd and Lake Ave
Free parking

Phone: 847.256.0561
Landscape direct: 847.688.0561
Fax: 847.256.4978

Height: 8 feet

Spread: 6 feet

Sunlight:

Hardiness Zone: 5

Other Names: Shrub Althea

Description:

A tall, stiffly upright shrub with extremely showy flowers throughout summer; flowers are individually beautiful, a pure snowy white; very adaptable plant, but does best in full sun, excellent as a specimen in the mixed garden border

Ornamental Attributes:

Diana Rose of Sharon features bold white trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches from mid summer to early fall. It has forest green foliage throughout the season. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The smooth gray bark is not particularly outstanding.

Landscape Attributes:

Diana Rose of Sharon is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Diana Rose of Sharon is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Accent
General Garden Use
Plant Characteristics:

Diana Rose of Sharon will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

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