Brightly variegated creamy-white and bluish-green foliage. It produces loads of clear pink, double flowers and does not produce seed. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Botanical Name- Hibiscus syriacus ‘America Irene Scott’ Pronunciation- hy-BIS-kus seer-ee-AY-kus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 7 ft Mature Height- 12 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 Bloom Time- Summer – Fall Companion Plants- Gaillardia ‘Arizona Apricot’ – sunny color contrast 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
