Althea Rose of Sharon Bushes soft margins threaded with prominent

soft margins threaded with prominent curling white filaments (threads)

Adequate air circulation around the tree is important for minimizing the risk of fungal diseases such as peach leaf curl and brown rot

requires branch support

although it can tolerate partial shade in hotter regions

followed in late summer by long

Althea Rose of Sharon Bushes soft margins threaded with prominentAlthea, more commonly known as the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), is a multi stemmed shrub that typically grows upright with a vase shaped or rounded habit. It features attractive green foliage that may turn yellow in fall before dropping. The most notable feature of Althea is its large, showy flowers, which resemble hibiscus blooms. These flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue often with a contrasting