Althaea syriacus 'Blue Satin'

Rose of Sharon/Hibiscus

A standout Rose of Sharon with rich blue-violet flowers highlighted by a deep red center. ‘Blue Satin’ is admired for its clear flower color, strong summer performance, and improved, more controlled growth habit.

Key features



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Flower color: Blue-violet with dark red eye



Bloom time: Mid to late summer



Form: Upright, dense, vase-shaped shrub



Life cycle: Deciduous shrub



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun



Soil: Average, well-drained; adaptable to many soils



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9



Landscape use



Shrub borders and hedges



Specimen or focal planting



Screening and foundation plantings



Pollinator and wildlife gardens



Notes



Low seed production compared to older Rose of Sharon varieties



Deer resistant once established



Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds



Blooms on new wood; prune in late winter or early spring if desired

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Blue, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Brown

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Clump

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No