{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-ardens-rose-of-sharon","title":"Hibiscus syriacus ‘Ardens’ - Rose of Sharon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis showy late-summer shrub produces large, double lilac-purple flowers with deep maroon centres, creating a soft, romantic feel in the garden. \u003ci\u003eHibiscus syriacus ‘Ardens’\u003c\/i\u003e has an upright, bushy form and is ideal as a statement shrub or as part of a mixed summer border. Like all hardy hibiscus, it thrives in full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHibiscus syriacus ‘Ardens’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Rose of Sharon, is a hardy, deciduous shrub that adds bold, long-lasting colour when many summer flowers are starting to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeciduous shrub, Upright, Late flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July – September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Ardens’ (despite the species name, not native to Syria – \u003ci\u003esyriacus\u003c\/i\u003e was mistakenly applied during early botanical classification)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRose of Sharon, Syrian Hibiscus, Shrub Althea, Tree Hollyhock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to East Asia – primarily China, Korea, and parts of India; this double-flowered cultivar selected for ornamental garden use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrune in early spring to shape and encourage flowering. Blooms form on new wood, so regular spring pruning helps boost floral display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNectar-rich flowers attract bees and other late-season pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a warm, sheltered spot. Suitable for borders, specimen planting, or informal hedging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater well during dry periods in the first year. Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMoist, well-drained soil – adaptable to a range of soil types including clay and loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support growth and flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis variety is a little slower to leaf out in spring, so don’t be alarmed if it appears dormant early in the season. Its double blooms make a lovely cut flower – pick when just opening and place in cool water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":56515941237117,"sku":"1647055623571","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":56515941269885,"sku":"3647055623571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-ardens-rose-of-sharon-2968092.jpg?v=1753424994","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-ardens-rose-of-sharon","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}