Hibiscus syriacus Azurri Blue Satin ('Dvpazurri'PBR)

RHS Plant Profile
rose of Sharon [Azurri Blue Satin]
rose of Sharon [Azurri Blue Satin] RHS

Synonyms

Hibiscus syriacus 'Dvpazurri'PBR
Hibiscus syriacus Azurri Satin

Shrubs

An upright shrub up to 3m high, with deciduous, three-lobed, green leaves, and large, single blue-purple flowers with dark red centres and veins and cream stamens, from summer to autumn; honeybees and bumblebees may visit for pollen

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Hibiscus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, annuals or perennials, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers over a long flowering season
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in neutral, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun, in a warm position such as a south-facing or west-facing wall to encourage flowering, and protect roots in winter with an organic mulch

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 1 (little or no pruning of trees and shrubs)

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews