Rose of Sharon Cuttings – Purple Althea Live Cuttings for Home Garden – 6 Unrooted Cuttings

Grow Your Own Purple Rose of Sharon with Live Cuttings

These Rose of Sharon cuttings provide an easy and affordable way to add stunning color to your garden. You’ll receive six unrooted Purple Althea cuttings, ready to be propagated and grown into beautiful, flowering shrubs. Enjoy the vibrant purple blooms that will enhance your landscape from summer through fall. These cuttings are a great way to expand your garden or create a beautiful hedge.

The Purple Althea, also known as Rose of Sharon, is a hardy and adaptable shrub that thrives in USDA zones 5-9. It grows to a mature height of 8-12 feet, making it ideal for use as a privacy screen, a focal point in your garden, or even as a colorful hedge. With proper care, these Rose of Sharon cuttings will quickly establish and reward you with an abundance of stunning purple flowers. By planting these cuttings, you’re not just adding beauty to your garden; you’re also investing in a long-lasting, low-maintenance addition to your landscape.

Benefits:

• Vibrant Purple Blooms: Enjoy beautiful, eye-catching purple flowers from summer to fall.
• Easy Propagation: These unrooted cuttings are ready to be propagated, making it easy to expand your garden.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for hedges, screens, or focal points in your landscape.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of climates (USDA zones 5-9).
• Cost-Effective: An affordable way to add beautiful flowering shrubs to your garden.

Key Features:

• Produces vibrant purple flowers from summer to fall.
• Thrives in USDA zones 5-9.
• Grows 8-12 feet tall, perfect for hedges, screens, or focal points.
• You will receive 6 unrooted Purple Rose of Sharon cuttings, ready for propagation.
• Easy to grow and maintain.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How long will it take for the Rose of Sharon cuttings to root? Rooting time can vary, but typically takes 4-8 weeks under optimal conditions. Ensure consistent moisture and warmth.
2. What size will the Purple Althea cuttings grow to? Mature plants reach 8-12 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
3. What type of soil is best for Rose of Sharon? Well-draining soil is crucial. A mix of potting soil, perlite, and vermiculite works well for cuttings. Once planted in the ground, they are adaptable to many soil types.
4. How much sunlight do these Rose of Sharon cuttings need? Rose of Sharon thrives in full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight per day) to partial shade (4-6 hours). More sun will produce more blooms.
5. How do I care for my Rose of Sharon cuttings during the winter? While hardy, newly rooted cuttings benefit from winter protection in colder climates. Mulch around the base of the plant to insulate the roots.