Oiseau Bleu rose of sharon
Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall5 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Oiseau Bleu' rose of sharon (Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu') is a shrub for borders, hedges, accents, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet soil of most types. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows fast and tolerates drought and salt. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Blue wild indigo, Yarrow, and Smoketree.