Hibiscus syriacus ‘Aphrodite’

(Aphrodite Rose of Sharon)



Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Aphrodite’ is a triploid cultivar developed by the National Arboretum in the 1970s and released to commerce in 1988. It is more compact than the species, typically growing 6-8’ (less frequently to 10’) tall. It features ruffled, thick-petaled, clear pink single flowers (to 4” diameter) with a dark red eye. This is a sterile cultivar that does not produce seed.

Description

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Prefers moist, organically rich soils, but tolerates poor soils and some drought. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. Prune to shape in spring. Pruning back to 2-3 buds in late winter may produce larger blooms. Easily propagated by stem cuttings. May be grown from seed, but seedlings may not have the exact same flower color as the parent.

Additional information

Blooming Period

Mid-summer to fall

Botanical Name

Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

Common Name

Aphrodite Rose of Sharon

Deer Resistant

No

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Flower Color

pink

Foliage Color

green

Fall Color

Yellow

Fragrance

No

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Height

6-8'

Light Requirements

Full sun to part shade

Plant Category

Shrub

Soil Condition

well drained

Water Needs

Average to dry

Width

5-6'

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