About This The abundant, showy violet-blue single blossoms each have a dramatic, dark eye. Makes an ideal Hedge, foundation or specimen, providing reliable summer color Hibiscus Syracuse, commonly called rose of Sharon or shrub althea, is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub It may be trained as a Small tree or Espalier. Showy, hollyhock-like, 5-petal flowers appear over a long, early-summer to fall bloom period Mature Height ( 6-8 feet ) -- mature width ( 4-8 feet ) -- exposure ( full sun ) -- hardiness zones ( 5-9 ) Ships in a quart Pot -- we can not guarantee flowers at time of purchase -- may ship dormant when ordered from November thru April Overview Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor Brand : New Life Nursery & Garden Color : Rose Special Feature : Drought Tolerant Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall Item Weight : 2 Pounds Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun Unit Count : 1.0 Count Expected Planting Period : Year Round USDA Hardiness Zone : 5, 6, 7, 8, 9