Hibiscus syr. 'Oiseau Bleu' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * Resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

Growth habit
Rose of Sharon 'Oiseau Bleu' is upright in habit. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August - Apply compost: In the period from November to December - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted every two years in spring into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil. - Frozen shoots should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The blue, cupped flowers appear from July to September. They grow to around 12 - 14 cm tall.

Use
Park, bee pasture, small/front garden, containers

Root
Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu' is a heartroot.