Ardens Althea – Rose of Sharon with Large Double Purple Blooms
Ardens Althea (Rose of Sharon) features large double purple blooms from summer through fall. This upright deciduous shrub offers reliable flowering and cold hardiness, making it perfect for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings.
Key Features:
Large double purple blooms from summer through fall
Upright form ideal for hedges and screens
Cold hardy (Zones 5-9)
Reliable flowering with minimal care
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Growing Specifications:
Light: Full sun to part shade
Mature Size: 6-10' tall x 4-6' wide
Growth Rate: Moderate
Type: Deciduous shrub
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Apply 2-3" of mulch around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and improve soil quality as it decomposes. Ardens' long blooming season and cold hardiness make it ideal for multi-season interest.
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