YouGarden Hibiscus Tricolour Standard 80-100cm Tall

No, your eyes are not deceiving you - this amazing hardy Hibiscus standard tree actually does have 3 colours on the same tree, and will stay that way too.

Hibiscus are often propagated by grafting, and the clever nurserymen have here grafted 3 individual different colours - blue, pink and white - to the top of the standard stem. Usually, they would graft 3 of the same colour, but in an experimental moment, created this delightful result.

And vitally, all 3 varieties have been selected carefully so they grow at similar rates, and no one colour will dominate the tree. This is a more reliable method than the sometimes offered 3 colours plaited together. All they need is an annual trim to shape, and they will stay in this lovely mix for years.

Hibiscus syriacus is totally hardy in the UK, but thrives best in hot, sunny spots, and responds well to heavy feeding, especially trace elements. Flowering in August and September, prepare to amaze your friends and neighbours with this horticultural wonder.

Specifications

• Supplied as a single standard stem tree, 0.8-1m tall, in a 3L pot
• 3 colours grafted onto one tree
• Shaped into a classic lollipop standard form
• Note - dormant in winter, so no leaves as supplied Oct - April
• Availability: October to March
• Planting time: April to July
• Flowering time: July to September

Top Tips

• Feed weekly in Spring and summer with balanced feed with micronutrients.

Care Information

• The Rose of Sharon grows well in average soil and once established requires very little care - withstanding periods of drought.
• It also tolerates summer heat and humidity.
• Grow in a sheltered spot in full sun with humus-rich moist soil, keep well-watered as these plants don't like to dry out.
• Happy in a large container as long as you keep it well-watered. Protect the crown with a dry mulch through the winter months.
• Trim any dead or damaged growth each year in mid-spring and remove faded flowers.
• Hibiscus flower on the current season's growth, so pruning encourages them to flower prolifically.
• Hibiscus can be bare of leaves right up until May, so don't think that your plant has expired - keep it well watered and it will burst into life when ready.