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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

CANDIDE™

Hibiscus

Hibiscus paramutabilis x syriacus

'Joles'

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Candide hibiscus pruned to take on a tree like form blooming in a green landscape

Closeup of the pale pink flower of Candide hibiscus

Versatile habit
Unique color
Deer resistant

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Candide^™ hibiscus brings an unusual lavender-purple flower color to the realm of hybrid hibiscus. Can be grown as a small tree or large shrub.

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 8 - 10'
Width: 8 - 10'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Green

General Care

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.

Features: Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Hibiscus, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage