Hibiscus syr. 'Dorothy Crane' - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' (Hibiscus syriacus) is an upright shrub that produces white/wine-red, cupped flowers. They appear from July to September. The Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' also has 3-lobed, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * Resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, can be partially built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' are medium green, 3-lobed, alternate. Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China to India.

Frost hardiness
The Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Garteneibisch 'Dorothy Crane' sets beautiful accents together with: Summer lilac, pink weigelie.

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August - Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Frozen shoots should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white/wine-red, cupped flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Park, bee pasture, small/front garden

Root
Hibiscus syriacus 'Dorothy Crane' is a heartroot.