Althea Ardens is a stunning double purple blooming shrub that grows up to 8-10 feet tall. It is grown in zones 5-9 and is perfect for adding color to any garden.
Althea Ardens, Gorgeous Double Purple Blooms
Althea Ardens, Gorgeous Double Purple Blooms, is a stunning double purple blooming shrub that grows up to 8-10 feet tall. It is a hardy and drought-resistant shrub that is perfect for adding color to any garden. Althea Ardens blooms heavily in the summer, and the flowers are a deep purple color with a double bloom form.
Althea Ardens is a relatively easy-care shrub. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to maintain the desired shape.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Althea Ardens, Gorgeous Double Purple Blooms:
- Deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new growth.
- Mulch around the shrub in the fall to help protect the roots from winter cold.
- Protect the shrub from deer and other browsing animals.
Althea Ardens, Gorgeous Double Purple Blooms, is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is perfect for any landscape. It can be used as a specimen plant, in a hedge, or as a border plant. It is also a good choice for foundation plantings and container plantings.
Here are some ideas for using Althea Ardens, Gorgeous Double Purple Blooms in your landscape:
- Plant a single shrub as a focal point in your garden.
- Plant a row of shrubs to create a hedge or border.
- Plant a group of shrubs to create a mass planting.
- Plant shrubs in front of your foundation to add color and interest.
- Plant shrubs in containers to place on your patio or deck.
With proper care, Althea Ardens, Gorgeous Double Purple Blooms, will thrive for many years to come and provide you with beautiful blooms and year-round interest.
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.
