Flowers are double with a color that grades from red through pink to white. Blooms from mid to late summer. Very easy to grow and very tolerant of extreme summer heat. Naturally upright shape means little pruned needed. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Botanical Name- Hibiscus syriacus ‘DS04PS’ Pronunciation- hy-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 4 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- 3 Bloom Color- Pink, red, white Bloom Time- Mid summer – fall Companion Plants- Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’ – summer color, pollinator friendly 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
