Large, 4-5" single open bells of dark pink with a prominent
red eye flower atop sturdy 6-8' stems for over four months,
summer to fall. This hardy hibiscus variety brings abundant,
continuous blooms even to Northern areas, thanks to
extensive research and crossbreeding. Compact, easy to
grow and reliable year after year.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Aphrodite’
Space 5-8' apart- Zones 4-9- Shipped in 4" pots.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'
Form: Multi-stemmed woody shrub
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade/Full Sun
Height/Habit: 6' - 8'
Spread: 6' - 8'
Spacing: 5' - 8'
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 (-20 degrees)
Foliage Type: Palmately veined, 3 lobed, coarsely toothed along the margins. Dark green, heavily textured.
Flower Form: Large, single open bells.
Flower Color: 4" - 5" flowers are dark pink with a prominent dark red eye.
Flowering Date: Mid summer to frost.
Planting Requirements: Plant firmly at the same depth as the plant is set in the pot. Water thoroughly. Thrives in the heat.
Soil Requirements: Well drained. Very tolerant of a wide range of soils, especially sandy, infertile ones
Growth Rate: Fast once established, which takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks
Unique Characteristics: An outstanding triploid introduced by the late Dr. Egolf at the National Arboretum. Large, clear colored flowers with overlapping petals are produced continuously through-out the summer and fall with no lapse. The foliage shows none of the yellowing in mid summer that is typical of diploid Hibiscus. The lustrous dark green leaves remain on the plant well into late fall. This variety is also noted for its compact, erect growth habit, ease of culture and reliability.
Pruning: None, except to prune into desired form.
Time of Pruning: Anytime between February and mid July
Additional Information: Remarkable frost and pollution tolerance. An all round winner of great beauty. It can be used as a specimen, grown alone or set in a border, for a screen or hedge, or pruned shorter to make a small tree.
