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ActiveHibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon
Pinel Pascal|D'Anjou, FR
Variety traits
Bush height — Hibiscus syriacus
Hibiscus syriacus L.
Bush height is a key morphological trait of Hibiscus syriacus, varying from compact forms 150–220 cm tall to large plants reaching 300 cm or more in garden cultivation.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Rose of Sharon, where this is mentioned in the description.
During cultivar evaluation, the height of Hibiscus syriacus is measured in centimeters or meters and serves as an important criterion for assessing the plant habit. Depending on the cultivar and agricultural practices, the values of this indicator vary significantly: compact cultivars are characterized by a height of 150–220 cm, whereas mature specimens without intensive pruning are capable of reaching 5–6 meters.
Bush height determines the choice of landscaping solutions, dividing cultivars into groups for use as solitary plants or elements of hedges. Control of this trait is carried out through formative pruning, which shortens the shoots, as well as through the choice of growing form, whether it is a shrub or a standard tree. When choosing a planting site, it is taken into account that significant height and shoot flexibility require protection from wind due to the high load caused by profuse flowering.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Rose of Sharon mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.