Hibiscus syr. 'Oiseau Bleu' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu' (Hibiscus syriacus) is an upright shrub that produces blue, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from July to September. The Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. 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.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * Resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, can be partially built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu's are medium green, ovate, alternate, lobed.

Spread
China to India.

Frost hardiness
The Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu' is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 15 - 30 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 'Oiseau Bleu' 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 - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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 blue, cupped flowers appear from July to September. These grow to around 12 - 14 cm in size.

Use
Park, bee pasture, small/front garden, tub

Root
Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu' is a heartroot.