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Aphrodite

CultivarHibiscus syriacus 'Aphrodite'

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Hibiscus syriacus (the species)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub

from Hibiscus syriacus · “Perennial, Shrub, Tree” — Hibiscus syriacus — germination and sowing dates

Days to germination84 days

from Hibiscus · “sow indoors 12 weeks before the last spring frost date” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Lightfull sun, partial sun

from Hibiscus · “full sun; the plants will grow in partial sun but will not flower as well” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Waterregular watering to keep the soil moist

from Hibiscus syriacus · “regular watering is essential to keep the soil moist” — 51 Types of Hibiscus Plants (With Pictures and Identification)

Hardiness zones5 through 9

from Hibiscus syriacus · “USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9” — 51 Types of Hibiscus Plants (With Pictures and Identification)

Spacing24–66 in

from Hibiscus · “Mature Size 3-10 ft. tall, 2-8 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus

Height126.5–150.5 in

from Hibiscus syriacus · “0.1–4 m tall[4]” — Hibiscus - Wikipedia

Propagationseed, cutting

from Hibiscus · “Or they can be rooted from a cutting in the spring” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Start indoors12 weeks before last frost

from Hibiscus · “sow indoors 12 weeks before the last spring frost date” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Transplantspring

from Hibiscus · “Hibiscus can be purchased as young plants from nurseries and are best planted in the spring” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Ready whenAbundant, healthy blooms with vibrant colors

from Hibiscus · “To encourage abundant, healthy blooms with vibrant colors” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus

Toxicitynot toxic

from Hibiscus · “Toxicity Non-toxic” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Pestsaphids, japanese beetles, whiteflies

from Hibiscus · “Insect pests of hibiscus include aphids, Japanese beetles, and whiteflies” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers

Diseasesplant disease, leaf spot, blight

from Hibiscus · “Avoid plants with brown spots on leaves as this can be a sign of a plant disease” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus

Aphrodite hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the species as a whole.

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