'Rose of Sharon' is a lovely select deciduous shrub which is fully hardy and produces masses of large ruffled double blooms which are a deeper / purple up to 15cms across, right from July and into October if the weather isn't too cold then. Much admired at the Nursery we recommend planting this shrub either in a container , or a prominent sheltered position where it can be viewed for best effect.
Ht 1.5 - 2.5 m x Sp 1 - 1.5m Needs full sun and a moist but drained soil, will tolerate an alkaline soil.
