Lucy Rose of Sharon Althea Tree
Hibiscus syriacus
Vibrant red blooms all summer
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Tolerates heat and drought well
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Bright Red Blooms, Even in Cold Climates
The Red Lucy Althea tree is a spectacular dwarf flowering tree that adds charm to any home landscape. With large, vivid red-pink blooms, this Rose of Sharon tree offers an abundance of flowers. Its long bloom period extends from summer through fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
This variety of hibiscus is highly resistant to deer and diseases, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice. To keep the Red Lucy Althea tree looking its best, simply trim the canopy in late winter or early spring, ensuring a neat and attractive form.
One of the key features of this rose of Sharon is that it is non-invasive. It does not spread by seed like many other varieties of althea, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without worrying about unwanted growth.
As a dwarf flowering tree, the Red Lucy Althea fits perfectly into almost any landscape. It can even be grown in pots, offering versatility for various gardening spaces.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: First, select an area with well-drained soil and full to partial sun (4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). When you're ready to plant, dig a hole that's twice the width of your plant's root ball and just as deep. Then, place your shrub, backfill the soil and water to settle the roots. Finally, mulch the surrounding soil to conserve moisture.
2. Watering: Water your Althea Tree once or twice weekly in order to conserve soil moisture. If you're not sure when to water your shrub, check the soil with your index finger, about 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, it's time to water.
3. Fertilizing: Fertilize before new growth begins in the spring with a well-balanced blend, such as 10-10-10.
4. Pruning: Prune your Rose of Sharon in the winter, after flowering, in order to shape your shrub.
Full Planting & Care Instructions
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 6-10 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 5-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Season(s): | Spring Blooming, Summer Blooming, Fall Blooming |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Hibiscus syriacus |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
(hardy down to -10℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
Based on 51 reviews
What we ordered
Only had it a week
Fresh planted
It appears to be a healthy tree. It's in the ground and still green lol. Time will tell how it does here in Nebraska.
Happy with my purchase!
After going down a rabbit hole looking for trees for our new house, I landed on two from this site. Ironically, I found a local nursery right after ordering which sold trees cheaper (and oc no shipping charge). But this review is to say that even with finding trees cheaper, I would probably still order here again. My Lucy Rose of Sharon tree is soo pretty. It arrived with blooms immediately. The height purchased is as described (4-5’). The top two pics were from arrival day and the other two pics are from today (less than a week later). Plus not having dirt all over the car is a bonus, especially for a tree this size! It’s June here in zone 8 and the tree settled right in even with a few rain storms this week. Note: Due to the flowers, this tree is top heavy. You’ll need to buy some long stakes to anchor it. At least before it’s better rooted.
Growing up
This tree is growing nicely. Mo problems during shipping or planting. Very satisfied
Rose of Sharon. Healthy
Healthy beautiful tree. Looking forward to seeing the flowers. Thank you
