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Courtesy of Greenleaf Nursery

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Plant Characteristics

Attributes
  • Wind / Dust Break
Exposure
  • Sun
Growth Rate
  • Medium
Flower Color
  • Purple
Nature Attraction
  • Attracts Butterflies
Season of Interest (Foliage)
  • Late Spring / Early Summer
Best Characteristics
  • Flower
Soil Moisture Needs
  • Average
Plant Type
  • Shrub
Best Usages
  • Wind Break
  • Mass Planting
  • Landscape Specimen
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

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.

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ALTHEA 'ARDENS DOUBLE PURPLE'

Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens'

Buy Ardens Althea online. Ardens is a medium sized, slender, well-branched shrub with bright green serrated leaves. It is easily grown, tolerating a wide range 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.

Height:

8-10 Feet

Spread:

6-8 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-9

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Genus Overview: Hibiscus

Common Name: HARDY HIBISCUS




Free with every plant purchased

  • Pre-measured packet of time release fertilizer Keeps your plant well nourished for 1 year.
  • Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels to include while planting, Hydro- Gels helps retain soil moisture, plants establish quicker with less transplant shock. Plants survive drought condition and accidental missed waterings better.
  • Planting and Care instruction brochure.

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Purchase Ardens Online

Eco gallon Potted

SKU: 3927

(2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters)
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$18.95

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3 gallon Potted

SKU: 4331

(2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters)
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$39.95

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5 gallon Potted

SKU: 3685

(4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters)
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$49.95

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5 gallon Potted

SKU: 3686

(4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters)
(3-4 ft tall)
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$69.95

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7 gallon Potted

SKU: 4330

(6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters)
(4-5 ft tall)
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$199.95

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