{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-marina-rose-of-sharon","title":"Hibiscus syriacus ‘Marina’ - Rose of Sharon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking late-flowering shrub, \u003ci\u003eHibiscus syriacus ‘Marina’\u003c\/i\u003e produces large, single blooms in a rich violet-blue with a contrasting maroon eye. Also widely known as \u003ci\u003e‘Blue Bird’\u003c\/i\u003e, this variety offers a cool, elegant colour palette and a long flowering period that lasts well into autumn. With its upright habit and tolerance for urban conditions, it’s ideal for borders, specimen planting, or low maintenance landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHibiscus syriacus ‘Marina’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Blue Bird Hibiscus, is a hardy, deciduous shrub that brings bold colour and reliable structure to sunny garden spaces from midsummer into early autumn.\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\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Marina’ (also sold as ‘Blue Bird’; \u003ci\u003esyriacus\u003c\/i\u003e refers to a historical misclassification – the plant is not native to Syria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlue Bird Hibiscus, Rose 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 – particularly China and Korea; this cultivar was selected in Europe for its vivid blue-toned flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCut back in early spring to shape and encourage flowering on new wood. Remove any weak or crossing stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLate-season nectar source for bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a sheltered, warm spot. Great for mixed borders, as a feature shrub, or even in large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly in the first year. Once established, it is drought tolerant and copes well in dry summers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMoist but well-drained soil; thrives in loam, sandy, or chalky soils – avoid heavy, waterlogged ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed in early spring with a general-purpose fertiliser to support vigorous 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\u003eIts cool-toned blooms pair beautifully with silver foliage and ornamental grasses. Plant where the morning sun can backlight the petals – it really shows off the flower colour.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":56515951755645,"sku":"5647055623571","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"-","offer_id":56515951788413,"sku":"7647055623571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-marina-rose-of-sharon-4457629.jpg?v=1753424995","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-marina-rose-of-sharon","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}