Medium pink blooms appear in late summer with a splash of purplish red in the center. Undemanding, sun-loving shrub. Easy to grow in zones 5-9. Needs little pruning. Deer resistant and the exotic blooms attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Botanical Name- Hibiscus syriacus ‘MINSPOT’ Pronunciation- hy-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 8 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Moist, compost enriched, well-drained soil, but tolerant of most soils Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Mid summer – fall Companion Plants- Scarlet Beebalm ‘Jacob Cline’ – red accent vs spotted flowers Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), hummingbirds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C9 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth. Water regularly during bloom season. A balanced fertilizer in spring boosts flowering. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to outward-facing buds. This encourages strong summer blooms. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly higher phosphate fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 5-10-5) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Loosen clay and water well for big blooms. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Japanese beetles, aphids, rust
