Overview
Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) 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 Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9' PBR) is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. As a cultivar of Hibiscus, it features the genus's characteristic large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear throughout an extended flowering period in spring and summer. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging, and is propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) 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 Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR)
- 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 Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR)?
Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) need?
Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus syriacus Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR) 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 Ultramarine II ('Minsyble9'PBR)?
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
