Overview
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' 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 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear throughout an extended flowering period. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. It is best cultivated in sun or part shade and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings, with its main seasons of interest being spring and summer.
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 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' 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 'Gandini van Aart Ruby'
- 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 'Gandini van Aart Ruby'?
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' need?
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart Ruby' 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 'Gandini van Aart Ruby'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Hibiscus genus
- Hibiscus 'Copenhagen'
- Hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Haight Ashbury'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield'
- Hibiscus arnottianus
- Hibiscus calyphyllusRock's hibiscus
- Hibiscus clayi
- Hibiscus coccineusAmerican scarlet rose mallow
