Woody > Hibiscus > Hibiscus syriacus > Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu'
Hibiscus syriacus
'Oiseau Bleu'
Oiseau Bleu Rose Mallow
| Family |
| Malvaceae |
| Genus |
| Hibiscus |
| Species |
| syriacus |
| Cultivar |
| 'Oiseau Bleu' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 6a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 -(-23) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 -(-10) |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu' is an upright deciduous shrub with dark green, tri-lobed leaves and violet-blue flowers with maroon centres. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note but may be affected by powdery mildew. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green, diamond-shaped with 3 lobes. |
| Flower Description |
| Single, up to 8 cm wide, five violet-blue, slightly ruffled petals with a maroon centre and white stamen. |
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