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Image of
butterfly attractor, Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'
or Blue Bird Rose of Sharon or 'Oiseau Bleu' seedlings
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Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'
(Blue Bird Rose
of Sharon, 'Oiseau Bleu') |
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Not native to North America
Light: Full sun-part shade
Height: 8'-10'
Spread: 10'-12'
Blooms: 3-4", showy, lavender blue, large, single, with large creamy
white to pale yellow stamen and purple throat, long flowering, mid-summer
Foliage: 2-4", deciduous, green, alternate, 3 lobes, maple-like, simple with
deep-toothed margins
Soil: Not picky, well-drained, peat moss, composted
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: As needed
Propagation: eeds (will not come true of parent), stem cuttings,
grafting (in Summer)
Uses: Borders, hedges, espalier, focal point, specimen
Caution: Spider mites, aphids, Japanese beetles
Comments: Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'
or
Blue Bird
Rose of Sharon or 'Oiseau Bleu'
is a gorgeous perennial Althea shrub
with an moderate, upright growth habit.
From mid-Summer through Fall,
this multi-stemmed heirloom
constantly bear gorgerous large, nearly azure blue flowerswith burgundy red throat.
Blossoms are borne on new shoots. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird' is
easily propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. It performs well in
well-drained composted soil and is not picky of soil type.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird' is sun loving and will endlessly put out
abundant blooms in the sunny
landscape.
Blue Bird
Rose of Sharon
attracts birds, bees and butterflies. Cut back at least one third
of old growth every late Winter before new leaves appear in Spring for a
fuller more rounded appearance.
'Oiseau Bleu'
is the ideal plant for a center piece or as an espalier. It looks
ideal as border or hedges. This lovely blue shrub add colors to
the garden.
Blue Bird
Rose of Sharon stops foot traffic.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
