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Sugar Tip Althea
Sugar Tip Althea
Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'SIZE & GROWTH RATE
Average Growth Rate is 1.5 Feet Per YearMature Size 6' Tall x 6' Wide
LIGHT NEEDS
Full sunDECIDUOUS OR EVERGREEN
DeciduousACORNS?
No it doesn't have acornsCOLOR
The leaves are typically a deep green color, providing a lush backdrop for the vibrant blooms of shades of pink with white tips. This unique color combination creates a beautiful and eye-catching display.SPECIAL FEATURES
Vibrant Pink BloomsLong Blooming
Period Resilient Nature
Attracts Pollinators
Sugar Tip Althea: A Versatile and Resilient Flowering Shrub
Sugar Tips Althea (Hibiscus syriacus ‘Sugar Tips’) is a beautiful and versatile flowering shrub known for its vibrant, pink-tipped blooms and resilience. This deciduous shrub is a popular choice for gardens, landscapes, and hedges due to its stunning appearance and adaptability.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Blooms: The Sugar Tips Althea produces large, single or double blooms that are a striking shade of pink with white tips.
- Long Blooming Period: This shrub blooms profusely throughout the summer and early fall, providing a continuous display of color.
- Resilient Nature: The Sugar Tips Althea is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice.
- Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your garden.
Ideal Uses:
- Flowering Hedge: The Sugar Tips Althea can be used to create a beautiful and fragrant flowering hedge.
- Specimen Shrub: This shrub can be planted as a focal point in your garden or landscape.
- Container Planting: The Sugar Tips Althea can also be grown in containers for smaller spaces.
Benefits:
- Beauty: The vibrant blooms and attractive foliage of the Sugar Tips Althea add beauty to any garden.
- Resilience: This shrub is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of conditions.
- Pollinator-Friendly: The blooms attract pollinators, benefiting your garden’s ecosystem.
- Low Maintenance: The Sugar Tips Althea requires minimal care once established.
With its stunning blooms, resilience, and versatility, the Sugar Tips Althea is a valuable addition to any garden. Whether you’re looking to create a flowering hedge or add a touch of color to your landscape, this shrub is sure to impress.
Name | Container Size |
Trunk Width |
Tree Height |
Canopy Width |
Delivered & Planted Price |
Delivered Only/ Pickup Price |
Row #'s | Buy |
Sugar Tip – Tree Form | 6g | .75 - 1.25 in | 3-4 ft | 1.5-2 ft | $0.00 Reg. | $116.00 | 191 | Add to cart |
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