Raspberry Smoothie Althea
Raspberry Smoothie Althea is a variety of Hibiscus syriacus, also known as rose of Sharon. It is a deciduous shrub that grows 8 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. It has double raspberry-colored flowers that bloom from summer to fall. The leaves are green and serrated.
Raspberry Smoothie Althea is a hardy plant that is drought-tolerant and adaptable to a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun to partial shade. It is relatively pest- and disease-free.
Here are some tips for growing Raspberry Smoothie Althea:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Provide well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches.
Raspberry Smoothie Althea is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. It can be grown as a single specimen, in a hedge, or in a mass planting. It is also a good choice for cut flowers.
Here are some additional information about Raspberry Smoothie Althea:
- It is a relatively new variety, first introduced in 2015.
- It is named for its beautiful raspberry-colored flowers.
- It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow.
- It is drought-tolerant and adaptable to a variety of soil types.
- It is relatively pest- and disease-free.
- It is a good choice for cut flowers.
If you are looking for a beautiful and easy-care flowering shrub, Raspberry Smoothie Althea is a great option.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
