Hibiscus_syriacus_Purpureu.jpg
17 Jul, 2010
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sun sun/part sun
height 12.0 ft
width 8.0 ft
water average
growth rate average
hardiness zones 5-8(9)
soil well drained soils
flower purplish pink
seed dehiscent capsule
foliage Deciduous
fall color yellow
Shrub or small tree with numerous upright branches. 2-4" flowers from July to September on current seasons growth. Green foliage Edged in creamy white. Purplish pink flowers in the summer. i think this looks like it might the one
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ok grandmage you have a good day to, catch up soon, bye,
18 Jul, 2010
Wow this is gorgeous, I want one :-)
2 Sep, 2010
it's just opening up simba , it's a later flowering than the normal hibiscus.if and when it opens properly i will post a picture
6 Sep, 2010
Look forward to seeing it in all its glory, the colour is gorgeous against the leaves:-)
6 Sep, 2010
That is fantastic, the colour of the flowers and the lovely varigated foilage look great together;0)
23 Sep, 2010
Thank you ,Pansy ,yes again the foliage is lovely as well
24 Sep, 2010
Its quite a large growing shrub isnt it? too big for my small garden;0( which is a shame as I love it!
25 Sep, 2010
Carol the shrub is only just to the top of the six foot fence,
25 Sep, 2010
Thanks Margaret running out of room at the moment but will put on my list for next available slot lol
26 Sep, 2010
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Wow Wow Wow, thats fab, hope it is the one. You have a lovely day too, Nannym, thanks so much, enjoy your garden, I travel every sunday to my daughter to look after our grandson for two days, when I return my inbox is usually full and it takes me ages to go through it all Lol ! x
18 Jul, 2010