Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon ('Nowood3') (PBR) (Chiffon Series)
tree hollyhock
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
- Flowering period: August to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large, double, blue flowers with a neat swirl of smaller petals in the centre appear from August to October. This is an award-winning tree hollyhock that makes an excellent specimen plant for a sheltered, sunny border. Unlike some of the older, double varieties it stands up particularly well to wind and rain. - Garden care: To encourage a bushy habit prune young plants hard in late spring. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Once established it requires little if any regular pruning.
Please note: the plant is supplied in a nursery pot, but if you do wish to pot it up for the patio we have a great range on our website.