Hibiscus syriacus is a widely cultivated ornamental shrub in the genus Hibiscus.
Below are 3 of its different species.
Morning Star ~ An American hybrid Althea/Rose of Sharon, ‘Morning Star,’ with beautiful, 3-4 inch, fully double white flowers that have bright red stippling in the center. These are number 1 well rooted plants about 30 inches high.
Lavender Chiffon ~ A whole new look for Hardy Hibiscus! Large (4-5 inch) double lavender flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. You’ll also appreciate this plant’s strong growth. Hybridized by Dr. Roderick Woods of England. Awards: Gold Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society. Lavender Chiffon is hardy in zones 5 to 8; blooms from summer to frost, grows about 6 to 8 feet tall and about as wide.
White Chiffon ~ Breathtaking! Large single white flowers adorned with a lacy center to create an anemone-like bloom. You’ll also appreciate this plant’s strong growth. Hybridized by Dr. Roderick Woods of England. Awards: Silver Medal Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society. Truly an outstandingly beautiful companion for ‘Lavender Chiffon’, White Chiffon produces 4-5 inch double, lacy pure wedding white blooms. It is hardy in zones 5 to 8, blooms from summer to frost, and reaches about 6 to 8 feet tall and about as wide at maturity.
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- Hibiscus Syriacus White Chiffon
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- Hibiscus Syriacus Morningstar
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- Hibiscus Lavender Chiffon
Image resources:
www.pendernursery.com/Catalog/Detail/hibiscussyriacusmorningstar.html
www.deeproot.co.uk/pbo/plantdetail.php?plantname=Hibiscus+syriacus+6I927White+Chiffon6I927
www.djroger.com/lavender%20chiffon.htm