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Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'
Courtesy of Greenleaf Nursery
ALTHEA 'ARDENS DOUBLE PURPLE'
Ardens Althea is a medium sized, slender, well-branched shrub with bright green serrated leaves. It is easily grown, tolerating a widerange of soil and moisture conditions. It produces purple blossoms in late summer.
Note Althea Hibiscus is considered a shrub or tree and will not die back to the ground in winter, like Hardy Hibiscus.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Altheas are easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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Height
8-10 Feet
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Spread
6-8 Feet
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Purchase Plants Online
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Sku #3927 Shrub - 1 gallon Potted = (2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters) - * - (3673 units available - G) |
$15.95
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Sku #4331 Shrub - 18-24 inches tall - 3 gallon Potted = (2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters) - Shrub Form - * - (121 units available - G) |
$34.95
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Sku #3685 Shrub - 5 gallon Potted = (4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters) - No Multi-Plant Discount - - large package - Shrub Form - four year plant - * - (530 units available - G) |
$49.95
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Sku #3686 Tree - 3-4 ft tall - 5 gallon Potted = (4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters) - No Multi-Plant Discount - - large package - Tree Form - four year plant - * - (964 units available - G) |
$59.95
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Sku #4330 Tree - 4-5 ft tall - 7 gallon Potted = (6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters) - No Multi-Plant Discount - - oversize package - Tree Form - * - (964 units available - G) |
$79.95
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