Variegated Lucy Red Althea Tree (Double Rosy Red Rose of Sharon)
Variegated Lucy Red Althea is a standout flowering tree featuring showy double rosy red blooms and striking green-and-white variegated foliage. This tree-form Rose of Sharon offers a rare blend of floral beauty and colorful foliage, blooming from summer through fall.
Tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil, it's perfect for patios, entryways, or as a landscape focal point. Low-maintenance and fast-growing, it's a pollinator favorite that brings color and charm all season long.
- 🌺 Brilliant double red flowers with variegated leaves
- 🦋 Loved by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
- ☀️ Thrives in full sun and heat
- 💧 Drought-tolerant once established
- 🏡 Great for containers, walkways, or garden borders
What is a Tree Form Plant?
A Tree Form Plant is a specially trained plant that grows on a tall single trunk with a beautiful rounded top of blooms, giving it the appearance of a small flowering tree. Tree form plants add height, elegance, and a dramatic pop of color to patios, entryways, landscapes, and garden beds. Perfect as a focal point or in decorative containers.
Tip: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage blooming.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 8–10 feet |
| Mature Width: | 5–7 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy Variegata' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Summer to Fall |
| Type: | Flowering Tree |
| Pollination: | Self-pollinating |
| Flower Color: | Double Rosy Red |
| Foliage: | Green with creamy white margins (variegated) |
FAQ's
How tall does the Variegated Lucy Red Althea grow?
It reaches 8–10 feet in height and 5–7 feet in width at maturity.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes! Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love it.
When does it bloom?
It blooms from summer into fall.
Is it easy to care for?
Yes, it's drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance once established.
Is the foliage variegated year-round?
Yes, the foliage stays variegated from spring through frost.
What is a Tree Form Plant?
A Tree Form Plant is a specially trained plant grown on a tall single trunk with a rounded top of blooms, creating the appearance of a small ornamental flowering tree.
