Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Bird’

(Bluebird Rose of Sharon)



Hardiness Zones:

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

Quick Overview:

An ideal focal point planting! This exceptional cultivar provides at least three months of spectacular color. The branches are covered from midsummer to frost in 3-5″ violet-blue flowers with red-purple throats. Easy-to-care-for shrub reaches a height of 6-8′ tall with a similar spread.

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 'Bluebird'

Common Name

Bluebird Rose of Sharon

Deer Resistant

No

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Flower Color

Violet-blue

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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