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Beginner
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1.5m
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1.5m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo'
Other names: Rose mallow 'Hamabo', Rose of Sharon 'Hamabo'
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Genus: Hibiscus
Variety or cultivar: 'Hamabo' _ 'Hamabo' is a mid-sized, deciduous shrub with dark-green leaves. In summer and autumn it bears blush-pink flowers with a conspicuous red blotch at the base of each petal.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' is: Deciduous
Flower: Red, Pale-pink in Summer; Red, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Erect
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' (Rose mallow 'Hamabo') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Needs long, hot summers to flower well.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
bernard hines
I have collected seed from my hibiscus shrub (HAMABO) is it possible to start a new plant from this, and how would i go about it
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- Posted: Sat. 3rd December 2011 12:06
- Last reply: Sat. 3rd December 2011 17:07
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