Image courtesy of North Creek Nursery
Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - High Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Dark Yellow/Gold
- Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Bees
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Spring Planting
- Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Salt Tolerant
- Moist
- Adapts Well to Wet Areas
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Average
- Well-Drained
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Summer Flowering
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Spring
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Accent Plant
- Wildlife Habitat
- Mass Planting
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Landscape Specimen
- Under Power Lines
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Althea is 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 free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
One of the parents of Blue River II, (H.militaris) was found growing along the Blue River in southern Oklahoma, hence the name.
BLUE RIVER II HARDY HIBISCUS
Hibiscus x
'Blue River II'
Buy Blue River II Hardy Hibiscus online. This Hardy Hibiscus is a vigorous grower that produces pure white 10" blooms and loves the heat.Note: Hardy Hibiscus will die back to the ground every winter and emerge from the ground in mid to late spring. Remove old canes to the ground in mid winter.If you purchase our potted Hardy Hibiscus when dormant (September - May) you will receive a one to two year old healthy potted root system. The top cut off to allow new shoots to grow in mid to late spring.
Mature Height:
4-5 Feet
Mature Spread:
3-4 Feet
Family: Malvaceae
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Common Name: Althea / Rose of Sharon / Hardy Hibiscus
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
Jumbo gallon Potted
SKU: 6547
(4.04 qrts / 3.82 liters)
(-6 units available now)
(85 units for review on 6/1/21)
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Standard Package
**HARDY HIBISCUS CANNOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL AFTER JUNE 1ST TO GUARANTEE THEY ARE BREAKING DORMANCY**
$30.00
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2 gallon Potted
SKU: 3945
(1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters)
(0 units available now)
Standard Package
**HARDY HIBISCUS CANNOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL AFTER JUNE 1ST TO GUARANTEE THEY ARE BREAKING DORMANCY**
$40.00
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