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AZURRI BLUE SATIN®

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

'DVPazurri'

PP#20,563; CBR#4391

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Three flowers of Azurri Blue Satin rose of Sharon showing their blue color and red eye in the center "} Closeup of an opening bloom of Azurri Blue Satin rose of Sharon showing its deep blue coloration A specimen of Azurri Blue Satin rose of Sharon blooming against a grey wall
  • Non-invasive
  • Refined habit
  • Award winner
Description

Azurri Blue Satin® rose of Sharon surpasses other blue roses of Sharon thanks to its seedless, non-invasive nature. As the first-ever seedless blue rose of Sharon, you can enjoy its true blue flowers that attract pollinators without the worry of unwanted seedlings. The large blooms are accented with magenta centers and sit atop a large habit. Azurri Blue Satin® Hibiscus syriacus adds a cool burst of color to the late summer landscape, and its size makes it a great choice for screening. This beautiful rose of Sharon is also low maintenance, deer resistant, and heat tolerant. 

Awards
Silver, 2014 Florall
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
8 - 12'
Width
6 - 10'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Not finicky about soil - any well-drained site will do.

Pruning

Regular pruning is not required. May be trimmed, pruned, or shaped as desired in early spring.

Uses

Specimen; hedge; foundation plantings; mixed borders; screening.

Growing Tips

Rose of Sharon generally has high fertility needs and may benefit from yearly applications of a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs.

  • Spec Sheet: Azurri Blue Satin® Hibiscus spec sheet
  • Tag: Azurri Blue Satin® Hibiscus
  • Benchcard: Azurri Blue Satin® Hibiscus benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Seedless rose of Sharon spec sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Azurri Blue Satin Hibiscus; July 19, 2018
  • Grower Sheet: Azurri Blue Satin® Hibiscus grower sheet

    • Features: Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant, Award winner

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant, Award winner

    Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Rose of Sharon, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage