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Hibiscus sinosyriacus

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Hibiscus sinosyriacus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. sinosyriacus
Binomial name
Hibiscus sinosyriacus

Hibiscus sinosyriacus, the Chinese rose of Sharon, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern China.[1][2] The Royal Horticultural Society considers it a good plant for chalky soils.[3] A number of cultivars are available, including 'Lilac Queen' and 'Ruby Glow'.[4][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hibiscus sinosyriacus L.H.Bailey". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Hibiscus sinosyriacus 'Ruby Glow' Chinese rose of Sharon 'Ruby Glow'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022. 2 suppliers
  3. ^ "Chalky soils: plants for". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Hibiscus sinosyriacus 'Lilac Queen'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022. 2 suppliers