About the
Rose of
Sharon -
Ardens :
The
Ardens Rose
of Sharon,
Hibiscus
syriacus
Ardens, is
an upright,
deciduous
shrub is
that is
vigorous,
erect,
multi-stemmed
shrub that
typically
grows 8-12'
tall. This
shrub may
also be
trained as a
single trunk
tree or
espalier.
Leaves are
diamond-shaped,
dark green,
slightly
palmate and
toothed. 'Ardens'
bears blue
flowers from
late summer
until
mid-fall.
This plant
really
requires no
pruning,
unless you
need to
remove a
dead or
damaged
branch.
It has a
long, early
summer to
fall bloom
period. This
cultivar is
a sterile
triploid
that
produces
very few if
any seed
pods. It is
an excellent
flowering
shrub that
may be
massed,
planted in
groups, or
used as a
specimen.
The plant is
very
tolerant of
summer heat
and
humidity.
Larger
flowers may
be obtained
by pruning
back hard to
2-3 buds in
early
spring.
Otherwise,
prune to
shape.
