Hibiscus syr. 'Lunar Rhapsody' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® (Hibiscus syriacus) is a bushy, upright shrub that produces purple, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from July to September. The Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® also has egg-shaped, 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 around 3 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® are medium green, ovate, alternate, lobed. Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
China to India.

Frost hardiness
The Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Rose of Sharon 'Lunar Rhapsody'® 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 purple, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from July to September. They grow to about 15 - 20 cm tall.

Use
Tub, solitary, bee pasture, small/front garden

Root
Hibiscus syriacus 'Lunar Rhapsody'® is a heartroot.