Other common names
althaea frutex, shrubby althaea, Syrian hibiscus, Syrian mallow
Synonyms
Althaea syriaca hort.
Shrubs
A medium to large, deciduous shrub up to 4m tall with an upright habit. Lobed leaves appear in late spring and large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, blue and white with conspicuous protruding tubes of stamens open in succession from midsummer into autumn
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres