Grows 6-10' at maturity, 5' span
The low-maintenance Paraplu's cool blue-violet blooms are larger and showier than other Roses of Sharon and have a glowing, almost iridiscent look, especially in the mornings and evenings. Plant blooms for weeks on end without, continuously through the summer.
Grows 5' - 6' ht. & sp.
What a beautiful flower this Camellia has! Autumn Spirit is a hybrid between C. oleifera x C. sasanqua and deserves to be a focal point of any garden. It's bright and deep pink peony-shaped blooms are an intense show-stopper, and show up early in the season.
Like most sasanquas, they prefer slightly acidic and moist, rich soil that is well-drained, and they could use a little protection from the brutal afternoon summer heat.
Our plants are espaliered, but these would work well as a corner foundation plant, screen or even in a container.
Photo Credit: NC Extension