Aphrodite Althea

Aphrodite Althea

The Aphrodite Althea (Althea are also known as “Rose of Sharon”) are summer bloomers with a single pink blossom.

The Aphrodite Althea Shrub (also known as 'Rose of Sharon') is a beautiful flowering shrub known for its showy, pink blooms that bloom all summer. A vigorous grower, it can reach 8-10' in height and up to 6' wide, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enjoys full sun and once established is fairly drought tolerant. Works great for a structural shrub at the back of a border, or for a specimen plant.

Additional Information

  • Botanical Name

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

  • Plant Height

    6'-10'

  • Plant Spread (width)

    4'-10'

  • Deciduous/Evergreen

    Deciduous

  • Bloom Time

    Fall, Summer

  • Exposure

    Part Sun/Part Shade, Sun

  • Flower Color

    Pink

  • Foliage Color

    Green

  • Fall Color

    N/A

  • Soil Moisture

    Well-drained Soils