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Althea / Rose of Sharon
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Althea is a quick growing shrub that flowers from
mid-summer to mid-fall. It makes a very showy screen that grows to 10
ft. tall and 5 ft. wide in full sun. It grows well in a wide range of
soils except for the very wet or very dry soils. Prune Althea back in
very early spring to encourage the best flowering. Winter dieback can
happen at temperatures of 20 degrees below zero. Althea is also called
Rose of Sharon or Hardy Hibiscus and has flowers in red, pink and
purple. Plant 3-4 ft. apart for colorful screen. |
