Blue Bird Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon - Blue Bird, Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird', produces a nearly true-blue flower, (pale to medium-dark blue) that slightly edges into lavender. It is navy blue and magenta at the bottom of the throat and has large white, to creamy white, to pale yellow stamens.

A moderate grower, it's also pollution-tolerant, which is why you'll find these shrubs used extensively in city and commercial landscapes. Rose of Sharon prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its attractive and plentiful blooms make Blue Bird fully capable of holding its own as a specimen.

One's ability to shape Rose of Sharon also makes the shrub a prime candidate for hedges. But since this bush is deciduous, it makes an effective privacy hedge only in summer. It is a profuse bloomer and not only blooms late, but leafs out late, as well.