| Why choose between a single- or double-flowered Hibiscus when this stunning lavender variety gives you both... plus semi-doubles into the bargain? Very floriferous and ready to bloom from midsummer 'til frost, 'Freedom' is a splendid Rose of Sharon, upright, well-branched, and boasting a shade of rich lavender-purple you'll simply adore. The flowers have the crepe-papery look typical of Hibiscus, with added ruffles and curls just for fun. They appear very, very abundantly all over this shrub, which reaches 8 to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide in most climates. A great choice for a specimen in the front yard, 'Freedom' also makes a nice screen or tall hedge, stands out brilliantly as a perimeter planting, and doesn't mind the back of the sunny border one bit, either! Tolerant of heat and humidity, it is a mainstay of the poolside garden, lending a tropical flair to an otherwise ordinary setting. Vigorous and untroubled by most pests and diseases, 'Freedom' is very low maintenance. It does appreciate frequent watering or consistently moist soil to bloom its best, but it's tough and adaptable under pressure, and you will find yourself relying on its fuss-free bloom strength year after year! Zones 5-9. |
