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==Cultivation==
 
==Cultivation==
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The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil{{pfaf}}. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils{{pfaf}}. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil{{pfaf}}.
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Easily grown{{SSN}}, the plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil{{pfaf}}. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils{{pfaf}}. It also prefers summer heat and can tolerate some drought{{SSN}}. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or full sun. It requires moist soil{{pfaf}}.
    
Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun{{pfaf200}}. Succeeds in any soil of good or moderate quality{{pfaf11}}. Dislikes shade or badly drained soils{{pfaf11}}. Plants grow best with their roots in cool moist soil and their tops in a hot sunny position. This species is hardy to about -20°c{{pfaf200}} but plants only really succeed in the warmer counties of Britain because of their late flowering habit{{pfaf184}}. When planted in colder areas of the country, they will need protection for the first few winters{{pfaf200}}. The flowers only open in sunny weather{{pfaf219}}. Plants rarely require pruning{{pfaf219}}, though they respond well to pruning and trimming and this is best carried out in the spring or just after flowering{{pfaf219}}. Plants are late coming into leaf, usually around the end of May or early June{{pfaf182}}. A very ornamental plant{{pfaf1}}, there are many named varieties{{pfaf182}}.
 
Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun{{pfaf200}}. Succeeds in any soil of good or moderate quality{{pfaf11}}. Dislikes shade or badly drained soils{{pfaf11}}. Plants grow best with their roots in cool moist soil and their tops in a hot sunny position. This species is hardy to about -20°c{{pfaf200}} but plants only really succeed in the warmer counties of Britain because of their late flowering habit{{pfaf184}}. When planted in colder areas of the country, they will need protection for the first few winters{{pfaf200}}. The flowers only open in sunny weather{{pfaf219}}. Plants rarely require pruning{{pfaf219}}, though they respond well to pruning and trimming and this is best carried out in the spring or just after flowering{{pfaf219}}. Plants are late coming into leaf, usually around the end of May or early June{{pfaf182}}. A very ornamental plant{{pfaf1}}, there are many named varieties{{pfaf182}}.
    
===Propagation===
 
===Propagation===
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Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. Germination is usually fairly quick. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Some reports say that the seed can be sown in situ outside and that it gives a good rate of germination{{pfaf78, 80, 113}}. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Good percentage{{pfaf113}}. Cuttings of mature wood, early autumn in a frame. Good percentage{{pfaf113}}. Layering in mid summer to early autumn{{pfaf1}}.
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Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. Germination is usually fairly quick. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Some reports say that the seed can be sown in situ outside and that it gives a good rate of germination{{pfaf78}}, {{pfaf80}}, {{pfaf113}}. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Good percentage{{pfaf113}}. Cuttings of mature wood, early autumn in a frame. Good percentage{{pfaf113}}. Layering in mid summer to early autumn{{pfaf1}}.
    
===Pests and diseases===
 
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==Species==
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==Cultivars==
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*'Albus' - Flowers pure white. single. 4in.{{SCH}}.
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*'Anemoniflora' ('Paeoniflora') - Flowers red with deeper red center.  Semi-double.{{SCH}}.
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*'Ardens' - Flowers purple.  Double.{{SCH}}.
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*'Blue Bird' ('Oiseau Bleu') - Flowers blue with dark red eye. Single.{{SCH}}.
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*'Blushing bride' - Flowers pink, double.{{SCH}}.
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*'Boule de Feu' - Flowers purple-pink. Double. {{SCH}}.
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*'Coelestis' - Flowers violet-blue with red-purple center. Single. {{SCH}}.
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*'Collie Mullens' - Flowers purple-lavender.  Double. {{SCH}}.
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*'Lady Stanley' ('Elegantissimus') - Flowers white, flushed pink going to purple-red center. {{AHS}}.
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*'Lucy' - Flowers dark rose, with red center.  Double. {{SCH}}.
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*'Meehanii' ('Variegatus') - Flowers lilac-mauve, maroon eye. Leaves have cream margins. {{AHS}}.
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*'Pink Giant' - Flowers pink with dark red center.  Large. {{AHS}}.
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*'Purpurea' - Flowers purple with red center.  Semi-double. {{SCH}}.
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*'Red Heart' - Flowers white with red center. {{SCH}}.
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*'William R. Smith' - Flowers white, to 4in (10cm). {{AHS}}.
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*'Woodbridge' - Flowers dark rose with red center.  Single. To 4in (10cm){{SCH}}.
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More recent introductions bloom for longer periods, and set few/no seedpods.  They are sterile triploids.
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*'Aphrodite' - Flowers red-pink with red eye.  {{SCH}}.
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*'Diana' - Flowers all-white. To 5 in (13cm). {{SCH}}.
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*'Helene' - Flowers white with dark-red center. {{SCH}}.
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*'Minerva' - Flowers lavender-pink with red eye, ruffled petals,{{SCH}} 4-5 in (10-13cm). Reaches 8ft (2.5m) high and 7ft (2.2m) wide{{AHS}}.
    
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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Image:Upload.png| photo 1
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Image:Hsyriacus.jpg| 'Hamabo'
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Image:Upload.png| photo 2
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Image:Hibiscus syriacus Blue bird.jpg|'Oiseau Bleu' (syn. 'Blue Bird')
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Image:Upload.png| photo 3
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Image:OiseauBleu1UME.JPG|'Oiseau Bleu' (syn. 'Blue Bird')
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Image:Rose of sharon 2.JPG|'Red Heart'
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Image:Beli-hibiskus.jpg|'Red Heart'
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Image:HybiscusSyriacus LadyStanley RoseOfSharon.jpg | 'Lady Stanley'
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Image:2007-07-09Hibiscus syriacus14.jpg|
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Image:2007-07-09Hibiscus syriacus04.jpg|
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Image:2007-07-09Hibiscus syriacus03.jpg|
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Image:Hibiscus syriacus RB1.JPG|
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Image:HibiscusSyriacus2.jpg|
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Image:HibiscusSyriacus9.jpg|
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Image:Hibiscus bleu 1.jpg|
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</gallery>
    
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
 
*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
 
<!--- xxxxx  *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381  -->
 
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
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*American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->
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*Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608
    
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