.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Blue Chiffon' Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon' Description A deciduous shrub known for its abundant pale blue, ruffled flowers that bloom in late summer to fall. It features green foliage and attractive, showy blossoms. Suggested Uses Ideal for garden borders, hedges, foundation plantings, and attracting pollinators in landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon' Common Name: Blue Chiffon' Rose of Sharon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-10 ft tall with a spread of 4-6 ft; fast-growing shrub. Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Growth Rate: Rapid Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with regular watering Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Contains toxic parts if ingested Fragrant: Yes, lightly scented flowers Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Gardenias, knockout roses, hydrangeas Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select a sunny location; dig a hole twice as wide as root ball. Plant at same depth as in container, backfill and water thoroughly. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, not waterlogged. Soil Type: Well-draining Loamy soil Humidity: Tolerates average moisture levels Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged branches in early spring; shape as needed. Winter Care: Protect young plants with mulch; mature plants are hardy to zone 5. Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer. Special Care: Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.