Althea Rose of Sharon - Care & General Info

Rose of Sharon, also known as Shrub Althea, makes and produces a very colorful flower during summer and fall. The deciduous shrub is upright, has multiple stems, and grows to about 8-12 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide.

Care & General Info

The flowers of the Althea bloom in late summer to fall. It has several different colors depending on which variety it belongs.

The plant shows a good tolerance to pollution, and it is ideal to plant in urban gardens. The flowers display a contrast in colour at the center which enhances its beauty.

Some special features of this plant are:

• it is very easy to take care of
• it is low maintenance

In choosing a site for these plants to grow, you need to place it in a full sun to partial shade location, with soil that is moist. It should be planted in well-drained soil to avoid any damage to the plant.

You can prune and shape the plant as you see fit, whether to keep it in its typical form or to just let it grow naturally into a vase-like form.

It is also great to prune some parts of these plants during early spring to strengthen and develop new flowering stems.

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When planting these plants, you need to follow the right procedure. The following procedure shows the correct way of handling and planting the Rose of Sharon. For more tips, see this article.

• It is important to plant during spring or fall.
• You need to allow proper spacing depending on the expected size at maturity of the plant.
• Dig a hole that is not too deep and a space that is wide.
• If your soil is in poor condition, add compost to it to make the soil conditions ideal for planting.
• Carefully remove the plant from the container and place it in the hole with the soil filled halfway.
• Water the soil to prevent air pockets in the soil.
• Drain the water, fill the upper half with soil and water the plant completely.

For plants to grow properly, they need to be cared for properly. It turns out that Althea Rose of Sharon varieties are easy to take care of.

After planting, you will need to follow up with the plant every now and then to see its progress and tend to its needs. Now start growing your Rose of Sharon and enjoy its aesthetic.