Hibiscus syr. 'Red Heart'

Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart', this garden hibiscus is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with fresh green, glossy, toothed, deeply lobed leaves and a bushy, upright habit. In mid-summer it starts flowering with large pure white single flowers with a red center... And this continues until the end of October. This garden hibiscus does very well in a position with slightly filtered sunlight, but it also thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is not fussy about the type of soil, tolerates air pollution well and is resistant to sea wind. The hibiscus syriacus has few problems with diseases and vermin, is hardy and can be used as a solitary or in the mixed border.