Althea Rose of Sharon Cotton Candy - 2 Gallon orange Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica

Ideas for Use: Works great in your landscape as a border plant

shade loving plant

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Althea Rose of Sharon Cotton Candy - 2 Gallon orange Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indicaCotton Candy Patent #: PPAF Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus Hardiness: Zone 5 9 Size: 6' 10' H x 3' 5' W Spacing: 5' Growth Habit: Upright, columnar Light: Full Sun Water: Keep soil moist until established Prune: Pruning isn't necessary but if you must, it is best to do in early spring Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early spring Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year round to conserve water and reduce weeds