Overview
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging.
About
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott' (rose of Sharon 'America Irene Scott') is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. As a cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, it produces large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear from spring through summer. It thrives best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with full sun exposure. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging, and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Hibiscus is a genus of common flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hibiscus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Shrub borders, specimen planting, hedging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v)
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v)?
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) need?
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott'PBR (d/v)?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Hibiscus genus
- Hibiscus Little Prince ('Lillprinc'PBR)
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield'Cranberry Hibiscus
- Hibiscus moscheutos 'Galaxy'Rose Mallow
- Hibiscus moscheutos Southern Belle GroupRose Mallow
- Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Cancun Pink'Hibiscus
- Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gerald Derr'Hibiscus
- Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Mary Wallace'Hibiscus
- Hibiscus 'Cherry Brandy'