Blue Marlin Rose of Sharon is grown for the very long blooming period (July to September) of its attractive blue flowers with red centers. This deciduous shrub grows to 8 ft in height and width. Works well as a specimen or hedge. Native to China and India.
Common Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Marlin’
Botanical Name: Blue Rose of Sharon
Main interest: attractive blue flowers have a red center and a long blooming period
Soil & Exposure: full sun to partial shade, moist well-drained soil
Flower: blue and red, July to September
Foliage: green, deciduous
USDA Hardiness: zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) VIEW ZONE MAP
Mature height & width (max.): height: 8 ft (2.4 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
Use: specimen, hedge, massed, foundation