Hibiscus 'Starburst Chiffon®' (Hibiscus syriacus) - flowering shrub - 19 cm pot - Height 90 cm

Yes, the Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® is a hardy plant that can withstand frost down to around -15°C, making it perfectly suited to the vast majority of regions in France, including continental areas. Unlike tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), Hibiscus syriacus is a deciduous species native to temperate Asia, bred for centuries for its winter hardiness. In well-drained soil and sheltered from persistent cold winds, it can overwinter in the ground without any special protection.

L'Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® is 'one of the latest and longest-lasting summer-flowering shrubs in the garden. Its flowering begins in July, sometimes in late June in the southern regions, and continues until'the first frosts of'autumn, generally in October. Each individual flower'opens in the morning and closes in the evening, but the plant continuously produces new flower buds throughout the season, ensuring a permanent renewal of the floral display.

The size of the s'Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® stem-grafted plant is determined annually in spring, between mid-March and mid-April, just before the first signs of bud break. It s'is pruned d'own with a short pruning: shorten each shoot at the top, leaving 2 to 4 buds at the base. This encourages the growth of many vigorous new shoots that will bear flowers in summer. Always make sure to remove any shoots that appear on the trunk or below the graft union: these belong to the rootstock and would drain the grafted variety.

Absolutely, H'ibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® is ideally suited for container growing on a patio or balcony, thanks to its upright form which limits its'footprint while providing decorative height and volume. Choose a container of'at least 30 to 40 litres to allow for good root development, with sufficient drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix made of quality compost and coarse sand or pumice.

Yes, and t'his is precisely on'e of its main strengths. In its standard form, 'Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® takes up little g'round space while offering a vertical and elegant silhouette that immediately catches the eye. The flower head forms a compact crown that annual pruning allows to maintain at the desired size. With a 19 cm pot and a height of 90 cm upon delivery, the plant is 'instantly present and decorative without requiring any wait 'time. It is perfectly suited for a balcony, a small terrace, a narrow path, or the 'framing of 'an entrance 'door.

L'Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® lends itself to beautiful combinations thanks to its summer cream-white blooms and upright stems. At the base of the potted trunk, plant light groundcovers such as trailing lobelia, bidens, or dianthus to fill out the container. In a border, pair it with perennials featuring contemporary blooms: 'May Night' (Salvia nemorosa) and its blue-purple spikes create a striking color contrast with the cream flowers of the l'hibiscus.

When planted in the ground in well-drained soil, the 'Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® 'usually does not need winter protection in France, as it is hardy down to around' -15°C. However, a 10 to 15 cm layer of mulch around the base in 'autumn is recommended in regions with harsh winters or for newly planted young plants, to protect the roots from prolonged frost. In a pot on a patio or balcony, the situation is different: the roots confined in the container are much more exposed to the cold than those planted in the ground.