Hibiscus Coelestis

Hibiscus syriacus Coelestis is a striking erect bushy shrub characterized by its tall, upright branches and a display of captivating pale violet single flowers with a rose base, blooming profusely throughout summer and autumn. This variety showcases dark green trilobed leaves that start pale and deepen in colour as the season progresses. The flowers, which develop on the current season's wood, encourage pruning or thinning out of branches post-flowering for optimal growth and bloom production. Coelestis is known for its easy care and thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with lush growth and vibrant summer colour.

Ideal for a wide range of settings from parks to patios, and adaptable to large and small gardens, Coelestis can be used as a half-stem tree or a solitary shrub. It prefers a vase-shaped crown and semi-open structure, reaching heights of 1.5-3m and widths of 1-2m. Despite its intolerance to wind, it flourishes in loess, sandy clay, and loamy soils, requiring a nutrient-rich, moist, and well-drained environment. This hibiscus variety is a visual delight and serves as a forage plant for bees, adding ecological value to the garden. With its infundibular blue flowers in summer, and a deciduous nature that turns yellow in autumn, Coelestis offers year-round interest. It's particularly suited for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal settings, and makes a low-maintenance addition to flower borders and beds.