Blushing Bride Rose of Sharon is a 3-gallon shrub with outstanding large, bright double soft pink blooms from summer till frost. It is grown in zones 5-9 and has high tolerance to air pollution.
Blushing Bride Althea
Blushing Bride Althea (Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride') is a beautiful and popular flowering shrub that is known for its large, double pink flowers. The flowers are produced in abundance all summer long and are a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Blushing Bride Althea is a relatively low-maintenance shrub that is easy to grow and care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Blushing Bride Althea is also relatively drought tolerant once established.
To grow Blushing Bride Althea, start by choosing a sunny spot in your yard with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the shrub and just as deep. Place the shrub in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the shrub well.
Blushing Bride Althea should be fertilized once in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. They should also be watered regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
Blushing Bride Althea is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It makes a great addition to borders, foundations, and hedges. It can also be used as a specimen plant or grown in containers.
Here are some tips for caring for your Blushing Bride Althea shrub:
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in early spring to remove any dead or damaged wood and to shape the shrub as desired.
- Mulch around the shrub to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Blushing Bride Althea is a beautiful and easy-to-grow shrub that is sure to add interest and color to your landscape. With proper care, it will provide you with years of enjoyment.
Here are some additional benefits of growing Blushing Bride Althea shrubs:
- They are relatively pest- and disease-resistant.
- They are a good source of food and shelter for wildlife.
- They can help to reduce air pollution and noise levels.
- They can increase the value of your home.
If you are looking for a beautiful and easy-to-grow shrub to add to your landscape, Blushing Bride 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.
