Aphrodite Rose of Sharon
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$36.99
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Ornamental Shrub
Common Name: Perennial Hibiscus
Cultivar: Aphrodite
Flower Color: Dark pink with red center and prominent stamens
Flower Diameter: 10–12 cm (4–5 in)
Mature Height: 200–250 cm (7–8 ft)
Mature Width: 130–180 cm (4–6 ft)
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering Period: August to September
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness Zone: Zones 5 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes (bees and butterflies)
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
✂️ Care
Very easy to grow. Prune lightly in spring to maintain a balanced shape and encourage abundant flowering. Apply organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
Balanced fertilization at the beginning of the growing season prolongs and intensifies blooming.
No staking is required thanks to its naturally strong structure and stable upright habit.
This hardy shrub provides a remarkable visual presence in hedges, as a specimen plant, or as a focal point, with its spectacular dark pink flowers illuminating the garden from August to September.