Althea Rose of Sharon magnolia Mature Width (Spread) 4 to

Mature Width (Spread) 4 to 6 feet (can spread wider over time if it produces offsets/pups at the base)

Bloom Timing: Late Spring to Early Summer (Typically May to June)

thin sticks that don't produce fruit)

it is relatively smooth with prominent horizontal "lenticels" (breathing pores)

sunny climates and is tolerant of drought once established

Althea Rose of Sharon magnolia Mature Width (Spread) 4 toAlthea, more commonly known as the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), is a multi stemmed shrub that typically grows upright with a vase shaped or rounded habit. It features attractive green foliage that may turn yellow in fall before dropping. The most notable feature of Althea is its large, showy flowers, which resemble hibiscus blooms. These flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue often with a contrasting