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Althea Amplissimus

Hibiscus syriacus 'Amplissimus'(Shrubs)

Althea Amplissimus will be covered with double red blossoms 3-5 inches in diameter from mid June untill early fall.  Rose-of-Sharon is valued for large flowers produced in summer when few other shrubs bloom It is useful as a garden accent due to its strict, upright habit. The open, loose branches and light green leaves make Rose-of-Sharon ideally suited to formal or informal plantings, and with a little pruning makes an attractive, small specimen tree. The plant grows in sun or partial shade and in any soil.   

	Double light red flowers
	Attractive and plentiful blooms

Item	Size
294	5 gallon

Height 8-10 Feet

Spread 4-6 Feet

Interesting Notes Don't give up on rose of sharon, thinking it's dead just because it hasn't leafed out by early summer. Rose of sharon not only blooms late, but leafs out late, as well.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-10

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